The first work requirement for Medicaid recipients has been approved, with an expected significant impact in California. Estimates suggest 3.4 million people may lose their insurance, as recipients are now required to verify employment or community engagement every six months. Martha Santana-Chin warns that 20% to 40% of L.A. Care Health Plan members may lose coverage. The requirement raises concerns about bureaucratic hurdles, despite Republican claims that it encourages job uptake. Exemptions exist for pregnant individuals, those in addiction treatment, and caregivers of young children.
The nation's first mandated work requirement for Medicaid recipients, approved by Congress and signed by President Trump, is expected to have a seismic effect in California.
An estimate from state health officials suggests that as many as 3.4 million people could lose their insurance due to the labyrinth of manual verification.
Martha Santana-Chin, head of L.A. Care Health Plan, stated that about 20% to 40% of its members could lose coverage due to the new work requirement.
After the 2026 midterm elections, millions of healthy adults will be required to prove every six months that they meet the work requirement in order to qualify for Medicaid.
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