10/16/2026
A survivor in shelter gets a letter from the state Medicaid office. She has 30 days to prove she’s working, in school, or exempt. Her paperwork is wherever she left it when she got out.
HR 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, wasn’t written as a domestic violence bill. But its Medicaid and SNAP changes land squarely on the people DV programs serve:
- Medicaid community engagement requirements start by January 1, 2027
- Medicaid renewals move to every six months
- SNAP exemptions have already narrowed
Most programs understand what’s coming. The urgent gap is documentation.
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our new article covers what’s changing and four steps programs can take now, plus a free HR 1 Readiness Checklist for your team.
https://hubs.la/Q04BpM410
HR 1’s (commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), Medicaid work requirements and SNAP changes hit domestic violence survivors hard. Learn four steps DV programs can take now to protect coverage, confidentiality, and funding.