When you work overtime, you’re paid time and a half. The OBBBA only applies to the “and a half” portion of your pay. The OBBBA only applies to federal overtime, or hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) increased your health insurance premiums in two meaningful ways: It cut pandemic-era premium tax credits (which help the working poor get healthcare) and it cut funding for Medicaid (which pays for healthcare for the very poor).