Nebraska becomes 1st state to implement Medicaid work requirements
Summary
Nebraska is the first state to put into action new Medicaid work rules from a federal law signed by President Donald Trump. Able-bodied adults on Medicaid must work, volunteer, or attend school for 80 hours a month unless they have young children or disabilities. Experts warn many could lose health coverage, which may hurt people’s health and strain local care services.Key Facts
- Nebraska started enforcing Medicaid work requirements for adults aged 19 to 64 without dependents.
- The rules say these adults must work or do approved activities, like volunteering or going to school, for 80 hours each month.
- People with disabilities or parents with children under 14 are exempt from these work rules.
- Between 28,000 and 41,000 Nebraskans might lose Medicaid coverage by 2034 because of these new rules.
- Nationwide, over 5 million people could lose Medicaid due to similar work requirements.
- The federal Medicaid program face cuts totaling more than $900 billion under the law.
- The law also demands states check Medicaid eligibility twice a year (instead of once) and limits coverage for undocumented immigrants.
- Supporters say work rules help reduce waste and encourage personal responsibility, while critics warn of negative health and economic effects.
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