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States Implement Stricter Medicaid Work Requirements Amid Federal Changes
Starting January 2026, work requirements for certain Medicaid beneficiaries will be enforced, following changes in federal policy. Several Republican-led states are implementing stricter documentation rules than federal regulations require, raising concerns among advocates about potential barriers for applicants. The changes are projected to save the federal government $887 billion over the next decade but may lead to millions losing health insurance.
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Geoff Mulvihill
Jennifer Tolbert
Jonathan Ingram
Darin Chappell
Nate Crippes
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Starting January 2026, work requirements for certain Medicaid beneficiaries will be enforced, following changes in federal policy. Several Republican-led states are implementing stricter documentation rules than federal regulations require, raising concerns among advocates about potential barriers for applicants. The changes are projected to save the federal government $887 billion over the next decade but may lead to millions losing health insurance.
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