Researchers: 800,000 Could Lose Coverage From Work Requirements

Well over half a million people would lose coverage within a year if Medicaid work requirements took effect in all nine of the states that so far have received CMS’ approval to implement the requirements, according to a new analysis from public health researchers at George Washington University. Between 589,000 and 811,000 beneficiaries would lose Medicaid coverage as a result of the full implementation of work requirements in all nine states, the researchers found. Those coverage losses are equivalent to...