By: Mara Youdelman, David Machledt, and Emma Parker-Newton
Executive Summary
Work requirements in Medicaid risk creating unnecessary administrative burdens and increasing costs for states without achieving their intended goals. Evidence shows that these requirements often result in coverage loss for hardworking Americans, such as care givers, rural residents, people with disabilities, and older adults, who face barriers to meeting monthly documentation mandates. Programs like Medicaid already support individuals in maintaining employment by providing access to critical healthcare.
