Young Invincibles Issues Statement on Virginia Medicaid Expansion
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Moments ago,
"After years of gridlock,
"However, the victory does come at a cost: the majority of the newly-eligible Medicaid recipients will be subjected to rigid and unnecessary work requirements that can limit Virginians' access to Medicaid coverage. The vast majority of Medicaid recipients who are able to work already are working, and most of those who aren't struggle with illness or disability, are taking care of a family member, or are attending school. Work requirements are a solution in search of a problem that adds a new, punitive barrier to Virginians getting access to affordable care.
"While today's budget signing is a momentous step toward ensuring every Virginian can access the care they need, there is more work to be done to ensure that restrictive work requirements don't limit Virginians' ability to seek treatment."
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