Trump's law tightens Medicaid rules, requiring 80 monthly work hours
Millions of recipients face stricter eligibility rules from January 1, though some exemptions are available for those who qualify.
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What happened
Trump's reform law makes Medicaid coverage harder to obtain and keep, and it includes a requirement to work 80 hours per month. Millions of recipients are set to face these requirements as of January 1. Health guidance now explains who will be affected, which exemptions exist, and how patients can prepare.
Why it matters
The law seeks to make coverage more difficult to obtain and retain, affecting millions of people who rely on Medicaid.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 6:00 AM ET: Under the law, people covered by Medicaid will face new rules starting January 1.
- Oct 15, 3:00 AM ET: Guidance was published on who is affected, which exemptions apply, and steps patients can take now.
Coverage
- What Medicaid patients must know about new coverage rules (ama-assn.org)
- Millions of Medicaid recipients to face draconian requirements as of 1 January (The Guardian)
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