
What Is the Economic Impact of Medicaid Work Requirements?
Between 4.6 million and 5.2 million adults would lose Medicaid coverage in 2026 due to proposed work requirements, according to a new report.
Between 4.6 million and 5.2 million adults would lose Medicaid coverage in 2026 due to proposed work requirements, according to a new report.
Senators John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) and Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) introduced a bill last week that would require “able-bodied adults” without dependents to work or volunteer for at least 20 hours per week to receive Medicaid benefits.
Advocates for the poor argue work requirement policies are illegal and unfairly add hurdles to people who qualify for coverage in the federal-state health program.