New Medicaid Work Rules Likely to Hit Middle-Aged Adults Hard

How Medicaid Work Requirements May Shrink Coverage By Millions

New Medicaid work requirements set to begin in January 2027 could disproportionately affect Americans ages 50 to 64, particularly women, according to KFF Health News. Under the GOP-backed budget law signed during President Donald Trump’s administration, roughly 20 million low-income adults in 42 states and Washington, D.C., must work, volunteer, attend school, or complete other approved activities for at least 80 hours a month to maintain covera…

New Medicaid work rules likely to hit middle-aged adults hard

Republicans have said new Medicaid work rules are aimed at unemployed young people who should have jobs. Policy researchers say the rules are more likely to disrupt coverage for middle-aged adults.