Consistent Care and Coverage: How Medicaid Work Requirements Disrupt Care and Harm Health

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA) into law, which cuts over $900 billion from Medicaid. These cuts include a new work reporting requirement, which will push an estimated 7.1 million individuals off of Medicaid. This brief highlights evidence of how work requirements interrupt the continuous healthcare coverage and the consistent care and support that all families need to thrive.