Medicaid Work Requirements Threaten Millions | JQJO

A Republican-backed bill nearing passage in Congress would impose nationwide work requirements for Medicaid, impacting nearly 80 million Americans. The bill, projected to cause millions to lose coverage by 2034, mandates at least 80 hours of work or community service monthly for eligible adults without children. While seniors and people with disabilities are slated for exemption, implementation details remain unclear. Experts cite Arkansas's failed experiment, where thousands lost coverage due to complex reporting, highlighting potential harm outweighing benefits.