New Medicaid Work Requirements Take Effect January 1, Threatening Coverage

Beginning January 1, new federal Medicaid work requirements mandating 80 hours of monthly work or qualifying activity for certain adults are prompting states, hospitals, and health officials to prepare for millions of potential coverage losses, with some states choosing whether to use hardship exemptions.

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