Commonwealth Fund May 24, 2023
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The House debt ceiling bill includes Medicaid work requirements, which have been shown to have little impact on employment rates
Most Medicaid enrollees are already working or would be exempt from work requirements; many of those that would be subject to the requirements use few health care services — meaning the requirements will not result in cost savings
The House debt ceiling bill includes work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients. The requirements would apply to enrollees who do not have dependents and who are 19 to 55 years old, physically and mentally fit for employment, not pregnant, not enrolled in an education program, and not participating in a drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program. Under the House bill,...
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