Summary
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new rules requiring most Medicaid recipients to complete at least 80 hours of work or community service each month. These changes are part of President Donald Trump's administration's efforts to modify Medicaid, aiming to decrease improper enrollment and encourage employment.
Key Facts
- Medicaid recipients must now do 80 hours of work or service per month to stay eligible.
- The rules are part of changes under the Working Families Tax Cut legislation.
- The changes aim to connect able-bodied adults to work and community activities.
- The goal is to reduce improper Medicaid enrollment and improve sustainability.
- These requirements align Medicaid with programs like SNAP and TANF.
- States need to implement these changes by January 1, 2027.
- Some states had similar rules before this new bill was passed.
- CMS provides $200 million to help states set up these systems by fiscal year 2026.
