‘Big Beautiful Bill’ – what’s at stake for Kansas

September 2025

Last summer, lawmakers in Washington, DC, passed the largest cut to Medicaid in history when H.R. 1, or the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ was signed into law. In addition to these cuts, changes to SNAP and other support programs mean fewer dollars going to each state to help Kansans access health care and food, among other things.

Deep federal funding cuts will put pressure on the Kansas Legislature to make tough decisions for years to come. Kansas communities are already feeling the financial strain of rising costs, so the stakes are higher than ever for working families.

The following resources can help you understand the cuts to Medicaid passed this summer and how they will affect Kansas. (Click the image to have a PDF open in a new tab.)