Federal Budget Reconciliation Law Now in Effect: Impacts on MaineCare, SNAP & CoverME.gov
Jul 7, 2025
On July 4, H.R. 1 -- Budget Reconciliation was signed into law, enacting sweeping federal changes to Medicaid, nutrition assistance, and health insurance Marketplace programs. Many provisions take effect later this year or sometime between 2026--2028 and will fundamentally reshape -- and, in many cases, eliminate -- how many Maine people access health coverage and food supports.