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health11 days ago•27 min saved

States Bet Millions on Contractors to Enforce Trump-Era Medicaid Work Rules

States are paying Deloitte, Accenture, and Optum millions to overhaul Medicaid and SNAP eligibility systems to enforce work requirements under the Trump-era One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The changes are expected to shrink safety-net coverage, with the CBO projecting 7.5 million uninsured under Medicaid by 2034 and about 2.4 million SNAP recipients cut off; five states alone estimate at least $45.6 million in upfront costs for the modifications. Federal funding covers most ongoing costs and CMS has touted discounts, but audits note systemic errors that could worsen eligibility mistakes for the poorest Americans.

via KFF Health News|

#deloitte #health #medicaid

health-policy12 days ago•12 min saved

States rely on consultants to enforce Trump-era Medicaid work rules

States are paying Deloitte, Accenture, Optum and other contractors millions to update Medicaid and SNAP eligibility systems to implement Trump’s work requirements, a move likely to drive up upfront costs while analysts project about 7.5 million fewer people could be uninsured by 2034 and roughly 2.4 million losing food assistance; Wisconsin, Iowa, Kentucky, Illinois and Vermont are among states lining up multi-million-dollar contracts as the federal government foots most of the bill.

via CBS News|

#accenture #deloitte #health-policy

policy1 month ago•2 min saved

SNAP work rules expand age limit and tighten requirements

Starting this Sunday, SNAP's ABAWD rules require able-bodied adults up to 65 to work 80 hours per month or enroll at least half the time in an educational program, expanding the age range and adding waivers in high-unemployment areas; the change is projected to reduce SNAP funding by about $186 billion through 2034 and could cut more than 2 million people off the program, sparking debate over whether job gains will materialize or if benefits are being cut.

via Axios|

#18-65-expansion #able-bodied-adults-without-dependents #policy

public-policy3 months ago•3 min saved

Recent SNAP Changes and Their Impact on Beneficiaries

New federal work requirements under the Trump administration's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' have increased scrutiny on SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania, potentially leading to the loss of benefits for thousands who cannot meet the new work, volunteer, or education criteria, with residents urged to verify their eligibility and understand the appeal process.

via WHYY|

#benefits-loss #food-stamps #pennsylvania

government3 months ago•4 min saved

Nebraska to be First State to Implement Medicaid Work Requirements

Nebraska is the first state to pursue work requirements for Medicaid expansion members, requiring able-bodied adults to engage in work or related activities by May 1, 2026, as part of a new policy aimed at promoting independence and economic stability.

via Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (.gov)|

#government #medicaid #medicaid-expansion

healthcare3 months ago•6 min saved

Nebraska to be the first state to implement Medicaid work requirements

Nebraska will be the first state to implement Medicaid work requirements under H.R. 1, requiring able-bodied adults to work or engage in community activities to maintain benefits, with exemptions for certain groups. The move aims to encourage employment and reduce poverty, but faces criticism over potential coverage losses and implementation challenges.

via Nebraska Public Media|

#healthcare #hr-1 #medicaid

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

New Federal Work Rules Threaten Food Assistance for Thousands in Oregon

Oregon has implemented new federal rules requiring 37,000 able-bodied adults without dependents to work, train, or study to retain their SNAP food assistance, affecting the state's food aid program and expanding work requirements up to age 64, amid political debate over the law's implications.

via OregonLive.com|

#federal-law #food-stamps #oregon

politics4 months ago•7 min saved

SNAP Benefits and Work Requirements: Recent Changes and Challenges

SNAP benefits are being distributed again, but new work requirements mandated by recent legislation are causing confusion and implementation challenges across states, risking the loss of benefits for millions of enrollees, especially those who are unaware of or unable to meet the new criteria.

via CNN|

#food-assistance #government-shutdown #politics

health8 months ago•8 min saved

Evaluating the Impact of Work Requirements and Policy Changes in Medicaid

Georgia has been testing work requirements for Medicaid recipients for two years, facing significant bureaucratic challenges and technical issues that have led to delays, denials, and loss of coverage for many, raising concerns about the effectiveness and fairness of such policies.

via NPR|

#bureaucratic-hurdles #georgia #health

health8 months ago•6 min saved

Debate Over Medicaid Work Requirements and Coverage Impact

A Montana man relies on Medicaid for essential health services but faces losing coverage after a small raise pushes his income above eligibility limits, highlighting issues with work requirements and benefit cliffs in the Medicaid system, which often affects hardworking individuals with fluctuating incomes.

via NPR|

#benefit-cliff #fraud #health

politics9 months ago•7 min saved

Agriculture Secretary Proposes Using Medicaid Recipients to Replace Deported Farm Workers

A Trump administration official suggests replacing deported farm workers with Medicaid enrollees who meet work requirements, amid ongoing debates over immigration, labor, and healthcare policies, with broader implications for rural and urban communities and political dynamics.

via Talking Points Memo|

#deportation #farm-labor #medicaid

politics9 months ago•5 min saved

Trump's Megabill Threatens Healthcare Access and Medicaid

President Trump signed a law that significantly reduces Medicaid coverage for up to 15 million Americans by imposing work requirements, risking hospital closures and increased healthcare costs, contradicting his promises to improve affordability and protect vital programs.

via Rolling Stone|

#healthcare-cuts #medicaid #medicaid-expansion

healthcare9 months ago•9 min saved

GOP Tax and Medicaid Policies: Impact on Healthcare Access and Vulnerable Communities

The article discusses how proposed Medicaid work requirements in Colorado could negatively impact vulnerable individuals like Lydia Cruz, who has a chronic medical condition and relies on Medicaid for essential care. It highlights the potential for many eligible people to lose coverage due to administrative hurdles, with little evidence that such requirements increase employment. Experts warn that these policies could lead to increased health disparities and preventable deaths, while saving the government billions.

via The Colorado Sun|

#colorado #health-policy #healthcare

politics9 months ago•5 min saved

Potential Medicaid Cuts and Their Impact on Coverage and Lives

The proposed reconciliation bill by Republicans could significantly cut Medicaid funding by $1 trillion, potentially leaving 11.8 million Americans uninsured by 2034, imposing work requirements that may adversely affect older adults and vulnerable populations, and risking the closure of rural hospitals and health centers, despite promises to keep Medicaid intact.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#healthcare-cuts #medicaid #politics

politics9 months ago•5 min saved

Debate Over Medicaid Work Requirements and Cuts

Senator Mullin defends Trump's healthcare bill, claiming it targets fraud and waste in Medicaid and supports work requirements, despite estimates that millions could lose coverage. The bill faces bipartisan criticism for potential Medicaid cuts and increased uninsured rates, with debates over its impact on hospitals and rural communities. Supporters argue it refocuses Medicaid on its original purpose, while opponents warn of significant coverage losses and unfair wealth distribution.

via Politico|

#congress #healthcare-cuts #medicaid