A new federal law is requiring states to spend millions of dollars updating their computer systems to make it harder for people to qualify for Medicaid and SNAP (food assistance) benefits. States are hiring companies like Deloitte to handle these costly changes, which will add more paperwork and stricter requirements for those trying to apply for or keep these benefits. This matters to seniors and their families because many older adults rely on Medicaid to help pay for healthcare, nursing home care, and prescriptions, and some use SNAP to buy groceries—so the new restrictions and delays could make it more difficult for eligible seniors to get the help they need.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.

Source: KFF Health News →