Changes include stricter work rules, higher state costs, and new limits on immigrant eligibility.
The “One, Big, Beautiful Bill“ that President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day will make significant changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Senate passed amended legislation, which the House ultimately approved last week, with minor delays.
The bill imposes new Medicaid work requirements, tightens eligibility checks, and restricts certain services. Among the key provisions, able-bodied adults without dependents on Medicaid will be required to work 80 hours per month as of the end of 2026. States will be required to verify Medicaid eligibility twice a year and could face federal funding penalties if they cover illegal aliens. The bill also blocks Medicaid funding to organizations that provide abortion services.
The legislation eliminates federal funding for SNAP’s nutrition education program after 2025 and reduces the federal share of administrative costs, requiring states to cover a larger portion starting in 2027. Work requirements for SNAP will increase to age 64, while the age for dependent children will be lowered to 7 for eligibility purposes. Non-citizens will be barred from receiving SNAP benefits.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump and members of his Cabinet as they begin to implement the changes provided under the new legislation.
- For wisdom for the president and federal officials as they seek to improve the benefits to U.S. citizens.
Sources: Washington Examiner, CBS News
