President Donald Trump signed legislation that mandates some Medicaid recipients prove theyre working, volunteering, or completing other qualifying activities at least 80 hours a month to maintain coverage. This applies to 40 states (plus Washington, D.C.) that have expanded Medicaid to a broader pool of low-income adults. Those states will share $200 million to prepare eligibility systems by the end of next year.
窪蹋勛圖厙 News’ Renuka Rayasam breaks down what you need to know about Medicaid work requirements.
This article is part of KFFs Medicaid Watch, featuring policy research, polling, and news about the Medicaid financing debate and related issues.
