Medicaid changes to reduce payments for hospital services in at least 37 states, including Ohio

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 582

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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New research shows that at least 37 states, including Ohio, are facing billions in reduced federal payments for hospital services because of the Trump/Republican Medicaid funding changes.

The limits imposed as part of the 2025 federal congressional budget reconciliation bill, championed by President Donald Trump as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, may mean billions less in federal funding and state-directed payments, which could include devastating effects, especially to rural and financially struggling hospitals.

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