AJMC October 31, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Medicaid expansion in Michigan correlated with increased employment among low-income individuals with health issues, enhancing workforce participation through improved health.
- Employment gains from 2016 to 2018 were notable among individuals with substantial, moderate, and minimal health burdens, with the largest gains in those whose health improved.
- Improved health was linked to full-time employment gains, especially for initially unemployed individuals, highlighting Medicaid’s role in facilitating workforce engagement.
- Upcoming Medicaid work requirements in 2027 may negatively impact coverage and employment for those with significant health burdens, necessitating exemptions to maintain access.
Individuals with both low incomes and health problems were more likely to gain employment when covered by Medicaid.
Individuals in Michigan with low incomes and health problems...
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