Healthcare access and affordability in Ohio series
Major federal and Ohio healthcare access and affordability policy changes
Two new laws were recently adopted that have provisions that could significantly affect healthcare access and affordability in Ohio. One new law was created through federal legislation, and the other was created through state legislation:
- HR 1, the federal reconciliation bill sometimes referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” was signed into law on July 4, 2025.
- HB 96, the state biennial budget bill, was signed into law on June 30, 2025.
This fact sheet provides a high-level summary of several provisions of HR 1, along with information about related changes contained in HB 96. It also explores potential impacts and future policy changes that Ohio leaders will need to make because of HR 1.
About HPIO's Healthcare access and affordability in Ohio series
This series of HPIO publications includes data and analysis about the current challenges facing working Ohioans and examines how recent federal and state policy changes will impact access to care and affordability in Ohio. Support for this project was provided by HPIO’s core funders.
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By:
Amy Rohling McGee, MSW
Brian O’Rourke, PhD
Published On
August 22, 2025
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