US gives states another 6 months before they have to remove people from Medicaid for not working
States can delay enforcement until July as officials say they need more time to build systems and verify whether enrollees meet work rules.
- On Friday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a six-month optional delay for Medicaid work requirement enforcement, calling it a 'hold harmless' period affecting President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.'
- A Boston federal court ruling blocked enforcement for medically frail individuals, and five Democratic governors last month requested postponement citing state agencies' lack of readiness. The judge ruled states lacked adequate time and resources to overhaul eligibility systems.
- The mandate requires able-bodied adults under 65 to work or volunteer 80 hours monthly to maintain coverage. Nebraska's May launch resulted in over 1,000 residents losing benefits, with most denials stemming from paperwork failures rather than non-compliance.
- Kate McEvoy, executive director of the National Association of Medicaid Directors, said state leaders 'appreciate the additional flexibility that CMS is providing.' Conversely, Sarah Lueck, vice president for health policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, stated 'today's news lets states delay the harm.'
- Democrats who won control of Congress last week have pledged to reverse these work requirements. The delay offers states temporary reprieve as the political landscape shifts regarding the program's future.
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States have 6 more months to implement Medicaid work requirement, administration says
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Friday that states can take an additional six months to implement a provision in Republicans’ “big, beautiful” law that requires most people enrolled in Medicaid work, participate in community service, or attend an education program at least 80 hours a month. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wrote […]
US gives states another 6 months before they have to remove people from Medicaid for not working – WTOP News
President Donald Trump’s administration told states Friday that they can wait until July before removing people from Medicaid for failing to meet a work requirement. The requirement is scheduled to take effect nationally on Jan. 1, and states have been scrambling to put in place the staffing, training and technology to implement it by then....
US gives states another 6 months before they have to remove people fro
President Donald Trump’s administration told states Friday that they can wait until July before removing people from Medicaid for failing to meet a work requirement. The requirement is scheduled to take effect nationally on Jan. 1, and states have been scrambling to put in place the staffing, training and technology to implement it by then. The administration clarified that while states still have the option to take action at the beginning of th…
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US gives states another 6 months before they have to remove people from Medicaid for not working
President Donald Trump's administration is giving states another six months before they must remove beneficiaries from Medicaid rolls for failing to meet new work requirements.
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