Arkansas drops 4,300 from Medicaid plan over new work rules
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Republican Gov.
"Compassion and common sense says that this is a good program for those who are trying to move up the economic ladder and better themselves," Hutchinson said. "It is also about providing assistance to those that need it and it is also about the value of work and responsibility."
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Once fully implemented,
"It's either stunningly bad, poorly designed, or it's meant to kick people off,"
Hutchinson and state officials defended the online approach, saying that beneficiaries can also call one of 200 "registered reporters" at insurance carriers or other groups that can log in and report for them.
"We always want to provide other avenues, and we've done that in this case," Hutchinson said.
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