Why 250,000 Washington Residents Might Lose Their Medicaid Next Year

Why 250,000 Washington residents might lose their Medicaid next year

Starting in 2027, when low-income people on Medicaid in Washington and 39 other states have their insurance renewed, they’ll have to file paperwork proving that they work, volunteer, or go to school at least 80 hours per month, or that they qualify for an exemption. If not, they’ll lose their health coverage.

New Medicaid work requirements illustrate how 'law is a determinant of health for patients and physicians alike'

Beginning in January 2027, millions of low-income adults with Medicaid coverage will be required to document at least 80 hours of employment, job training, volunteering or education each month to maintain their insurance coverage.

Medicaid work requirements may burden patients, physicians and safety-net

A New England Journal of Medicine Perspective projects that 2027 Medicaid work requirements could increase clinician paperwork, threaten safety-net finances and leave some eligible adults without coverage.