Medicaid eligibility changes for certain noncitizens starting October 1

LINCOLN — The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is informing Medicaid members and applicants that new federal requirements will change eligibility for certain noncitizens starting October 1, 2026. These changes come from Section 71109 of H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Individuals who meet all other Medicaid eligibility requirements will still qualify for coverage…