07/24/2025

ICYMI: How the BBBA Impacts Members

Monday’s Advocacy in Action call included the LeadingAge national policy team for a timely federal update as organizations begin to forecast the impact of the “Big Beautiful Bill” Act (BBBA) on their operations and budgets.

The discussion focused heavily on the status of the FY25 federal budget, including the Medicaid provider tax caps and looming cuts tied to the Budget Control Act. Bills aimed at repealing Medicaid cuts have been introduced, and while their passage remains uncertain, members were urged to continue sharing how funding changes would affect their operations. Notably, the BBBA triggered a “pay-go” rule which would automatically create a 4 percent sequestration cut to federal programs– including Medicare–if Congress does not act by the end of the year.  

Workforce shortages also remained top of mind, with the LeadingAge team pointing to efforts to expand federal programs that support workforce development, including visa pathways and training incentives for aging services professionals. 

Members can watch a full recording of the July 21 session on the LeadingAge Ohio Learning Center, and are encouraged to register for the next Advocacy in Action call, scheduled for August 18.