Zach Mecham, a 31-year-old man with muscular dystrophy, navigates complex Medicaid rules that limit employment for those with disabilities. He depends on Medicaid for services enabling him to maintain his online marketing business and live independently. Despite his efforts to work, existing income and asset caps hinder his ability to do so. Mecham supports the 'Work Without Worry' bill in Iowa, which aims to reform these caps by switching to a premium-based system, advocating for the removal of restrictions that often prevent disabled individuals from achieving financial independence and success in the workforce.
Zach Mecham highlights the contradictions faced by those with disabilities, addressing the challenge of Medicaid policies that demand employment while also imposing restrictive rules that hinder full-time work.
The 'Work Without Worry' bill aims to reform Iowa's Medicaid system by removing income and asset caps for people with disabilities, thereby fostering greater entrepreneurial independence.
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