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Are you ready for coverage disruption?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act may affect coverage, eligibility and patient access. See how to better prepare your teams and help support patients.

July 28, 2026

Help your teams prepare for coverage changes

 

Coverage requirements are evolving under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which may introduce more frequent eligibility changes, less predictable enrollment and greater uncertainty for patients.  

As a result, providers could see situations where patients arrive without a clear understanding of their coverage, creating challenges that can carry through patient access, financial conversations and reimbursement workflows.  

Many organizations still rely on point-in-time eligibility processes that may not fully account for coverage changes over time. As complexity increases, this can contribute to additional administrative effort, potential gaps in front-end processes and increased financial risk.   

Download the infographic to explore what’s changing, where impacts may occur and how to assess your readiness across coverage discovery, eligibility and patient access workflows. 

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