Anticipated Changes for Medical Assistance Recipients in 2026

September 9, 2025  |  Cathryn Reher

President Trump signed the Federal Reconciliation Bill (H.R.1) on July 4, 2025.  This will change Medical Assistance benefits for most Minnesota recipients. 

The changes are anticipated to begin in the fall of 2026 at the earliest.  The State of Minnesota will need to pass legislation in the 2026 legislative session to remain eligible to receive federal funding for its Medical Assistance programs.  After that, the Minnesota Department of Human Services will need to issue policies to implement the legislative changes. 

The Estate Planning Department at Barna, Guzy & Steffen represents Medical Assistance recipients and their families.  BGS is focused on providing our clients and their families with as much time as possible to prepare for these changes. We are actively monitoring the potential impact of the changes to federal and state Medicaid laws and policies.  It will be important to continue to track the anticipated changes through media sources, to follow up with your financial case worker and case managers, and to seek counsel as needed through this time of change.

If you have questions regarding these upcoming changes the attorneys in our Estate Planning Department are here to assist you.