A report by the Commonwealth Fund and the George Washington University highlights that proposed Medicaid work requirements might result in millions losing health coverage, significantly impacting state funding and employment rates. It's estimated that 4.6 to 5.2 million adults could be disenrolled due to bureaucratic barriers. The 40 states plus D.C. that expanded Medicaid could face federal funding cuts between $32.9 billion and $45.9 billion in 2026. Subsequently, this could lead to considerable job losses, including healthcare and other essential sectors, impacting employment negatively without achieving the desired economic improvements.
The report warns that proposed Medicaid work requirements could lead to millions losing coverage, significant job losses, and ultimately fail to boost employment.
Within the upcoming decade, Medicaid could face losses totaling up to $504 billion, with the majority stemming from denied coverage rather than actual joblessness.
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