Medicaid Cuts in the Wake of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Deep Dive into How It Could Affect Both Patients and Hospitals

Why Attend?

• Get an overview of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
• Learn how the OBBBA will affect Medicaid eligibility.
• Understand the impact that loss of Medicaid eligibility will have on both patients and hospitals.
• Examine ways to mitigate these impacts for clients.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. Millions of people are expected to lose health insurance coverage due to Medicaid cuts and changes to the Affordable Care Act under the new law. This loss of coverage could have a domino effect, causing hospitals to incur increased uncompensated care costs because their patients can no longer afford to pay for the care they receive. In turn, this lack of compensation for care could have a disproportionate impact on hospitals in rural and underserved areas where more people currently receive Medicaid benefits. Some hospitals may be forced to reduce services or lay off staffers due to financial pressures, which will in turn affect access to care.

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Course Schedule

• Q&A will be handled via chat room for Webcast attendees.
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About the Speaker

Emily A. Martin, Attorney and Shareholder, Hook Law / Suffolk

Emily A. Martin has been an elder law attorney since 2013, focusing her practice on elder law, estate and trust administration, estate planning, asset protection planning, litigation and dispute resolution, guardianship and conservatorship, long-term care planning, special needs planning, and financial planning. In addition to being admitted to the Virginia State Bar and North Carolina State Bar, she is licensed to practice before the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ms. Martin is dedicated to staying current with the latest developments in elder law to ensure her clients receive the most informed and effective representation. Her commitment to professional growth is reflected in her active memberships with both the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She is also pursuing a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree with a specialization in elder law, further deepening her expertise in areas such as Medicaid planning, guardianship, long-term care strategies, and elder abuse prevention. Her ongoing education and professional engagement underscore her proactive approach to advocacy and her passion for serving aging individuals and their families with compassion and precision.

Ms. Martin resides in Chesapeake, Virginia, with her husband and two children. When she’s not in the office or the courtroom, she enjoys crafting, reading, and spending quality time with her family.