Feds OK work requirement for expanded Medicaid
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There are exemptions for pregnant women, medically frail and certain parents or caretakers of dependents.
"Today's announcement by CMS authorizing
"Work requirements help lift able-bodied individuals out of poverty by empowering them with the dignity of work and self-reliability while also allowing states to control the costs of their Medicaid programs," he said. "They help people gain the skills necessary for long-term independence and success. We are committed to helping more people get into the workforce, as it is critical not only for individuals but also for our economy as a whole."
The expansion of Medicaid, providing health insurance to approximately 50,000 low-income
The
When lawmakers voted to extend expanded Medicaid two years ago, they sought a waiver from Medicaid rules to impose a work requirement, but were denied by CMS under the Obama administration.
The Trump administration signaled a greater willingness to approve work requirements in the administration of the federally funded program.
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The idea of expanding eligibility for Medicaid was considered a controversial part of the Affordable Care Act, and was a contentious issue when the legislature first adopted the expansion in 2014. It was reauthorized for another two years in 2016, and was set to expire at the end of 2018 if not renewed again.
The state already had more than 100,000 households on traditional Medicaid before the expansion.
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