New Medicaid Work Requirements Raise Concerns for People With Disabilities
By
Michelle Diament
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Summary
The Trump administration has released an interim final rule detailing new Medicaid work requirements (called "community engagement" requirements) that will require many beneficiaries to prove they are working, volunteering, or in school for at least 80 hours per month. Advocates warn these changes will disproportionately impact people with disabilities, potentially pushing them off the program due to complex documentation requirements and exemptions that are difficult to navigate.
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The Trump administration is unveiling long-awaited details about how new, more stringent Medicaid eligibility rules will be applied and raising fresh concerns about implications for people with disabilities.
Advocates warn these changes will disproportionately impact people with disabilities, potentially pushing them off the program.
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