Seven Healthcare Laws, Including Medicaid Eligibility Limits, Start Oct. 1
Becker's Hospital Review rounds up seven federal and state healthcare laws taking effect October 1, including a federal provision narrowing Medicaid eligibility for many lawfully present noncitizens under Section 71109 of HR 1, which limits federal eligibility for certain immigrant groups. The roundup also covers Connecticut's certificate-of-need overhaul and Maryland's new hospital staffing framework among other state-specific changes. These laws affect state Medicaid agencies administering eligibility determinations, health plans serving affected populations, and hospitals in Connecticut and Maryland. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.
State Medicaid agencies must update eligibility systems and verification processes immediately to comply with narrowed federal eligibility rules for lawfully present noncitizens, while hospitals in Connecticut and Maryland face new regulatory compliance obligations.
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