Medicaid Warning Issued: Nearly Half Are Unprepared for New Requirements
Summary
Starting January 1, many adults on Medicaid will need to prove they do at least 80 hours of work, school, or community service each month to keep their health coverage. A recent survey found that nearly half of these Medicaid recipients are not ready to provide the paperwork needed to meet these new rules.Key Facts
- The new Medicaid work requirement applies to non-pregnant adults aged 19 to 64 who do not qualify for Medicare.
- People must complete at least 80 hours per month of work, education, or community service to keep their Medicaid coverage.
- 63% of Medicaid recipients surveyed know about the new rule, but 44% are unprepared to submit proof.
- Many recipients have not received reminders about the upcoming changes.
- The rules apply mainly to those in the Medicaid expansion group or certain demonstration programs.
- Failure to meet the requirements or submit paperwork could cause people to lose Medicaid benefits.
- Over half of respondents have already delayed medical care due to concerns about Medicaid coverage.
- Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that offers health coverage to low-income Americans.
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