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SNAP enrollment sinks faster than forecast as new work rules kick in
us-news4 days ago

SNAP enrollment sinks faster than forecast as new work rules kick in

Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping more quickly than the Congressional Budget Office projected as the new requirements—adding work, volunteering, or school mandates for most previously exempt adults—roll out nationwide. The changes have driven declines across states (Arizona the steepest so far), with further pressure anticipated as states start cost-sharing in 2027. Advocates warn that stricter verification and documentation hurdles could push more people off benefits, affecting children’s school meals and increasing demand at food banks even as some states try to streamline access.

via AP News|
#enrollment-declines#food-assistance#public-policy
health-care16 days ago

Red States Tighten Medicaid Work Rules, Demanding Proof of Illness Earlier

Eight Republican-led states—Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio and Utah—will require earlier proof of medical frailty to remain on Medicaid, adopting stricter work rules than the federal baseline and skipping the 2027 grace period. Democrats warn the tighter rules will leave sick people uninsured and strain clinics, while conservatives argue tighter verification closes fraud loopholes and reduces waste.

via Politico|
#health-care#health-care-policy#medicaid
Medicaid's new work rules start, risking coverage for millions
health-policy22 days ago

Medicaid's new work rules start, risking coverage for millions

States are rolling out new Medicaid work reporting rules requiring enrollees to document at least 80 hours per month of work, school, or volunteering or qualify for exemptions. Nebraska has begun enforcing these rules, with some enrollees already facing coverage losses; nationwide, up to 7 million could lose coverage by 2028. Critics say exemptions are too narrow and clinicians will bear more burden evaluating medical exemptions, while CMS says it will consider public comments in ongoing rulemaking amid lawsuits and budget pressures.

via Axios|
#cms-rulemaking#coverage-loss#exemptions
Utah Advocates Rally to Shield Medicaid Amid Looming Cuts and Rules
health25 days ago

Utah Advocates Rally to Shield Medicaid Amid Looming Cuts and Rules

Utah advocates warn that Medicaid funding cuts tied to Congress’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act and a proposed federal rule tightening work requirements could take effect next year, threatening coverage for thousands and potentially pushing costs onto emergency services and taxpayers. They argue Medicaid prevents health crises and preserves independence, highlighting personal stories and clinic impacts as policymakers weigh the changes, with analyses projecting millions could lose coverage by 2034.

via KSL.com|
#health#health-policy#medicaid
health-policy26 days ago

Judge lets Medicaid work-rule for chronically ill patients move forward, with future challenges possible

A federal judge declined to block the rule requiring chronically ill Medicaid beneficiaries to prove they can’t work to keep coverage, keeping the policy in place ahead of a Jan. 1 implementation as the broader legal challenge continues; injunction denied without prejudice, allowing renewed challenges if new harms surface, while doctors warn of administrative burdens and potential impacts on patient care.

via Politico|
#cms#health-policy#judge-richard-j-stearns
health-policy28 days ago

Court fight over Medicaid work rules hinges on who’s too sick to work

Democratic attorneys general and the Justice Department are challenging a Trump-era rule that would require Medicaid expansion adults to work 80 hours a month, arguing that a cancer diagnosis or other illnesses aren’t enough to exempt someone and that the rule is too vague on how to judge medical frailty. The Boston court ruling could determine who must work, volunteer, or study to keep coverage and how states verify exemptions, amid a rocky rollout (notably Nebraska) and concerns about administrative burden. The policy aims to curb costs ahead of the 2027-2028 rollout and becomes a focal point in the broader political fight over Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion.

via Politico|
#court-case#health-policy#medicaid
States sue over federal Medicaid work rules in sweeping multi-state lawsuit
health1 month ago

States sue over federal Medicaid work rules in sweeping multi-state lawsuit

Nearly half of U.S. states filed a multi-state lawsuit against the federal government over Medicaid work requirements, arguing the rules exceed federal authority and could reduce coverage; the suit challenges CMS’s authority to condition Medicaid eligibility on work or community engagement, highlighting a broader political fight over tying welfare programs to work requirements.

via AP News|
#cms#federal-state-relations#health
Medicaid Work Rules Finalized: Who Must Work and How to Prove It
health2 months ago

Medicaid Work Rules Finalized: Who Must Work and How to Prove It

CMS has finalized work rules for certain Medicaid enrollees, affecting about 18.5 million people in expansion populations. Exemptions apply to children, pregnant people, those already receiving Social Security disability benefits, and medically frail individuals, though documentation and state decisions may tighten protections. Initially, states can rely on automated data or self-attestation; later, more proof may be required. Qualifying activities include 80 hours of work per month or alternatives like college enrollment, volunteering, or in-kind work. States must inform enrollees by mail or digital means, and rollout begins in January 2027 (with some states launching earlier). Enrollees should update contact info and check with their state Medicaid agency for specifics, as missteps could lead to coverage loss.

via Nebraska Examiner|
#2027-rollout#exemptions#health
health2 months ago

Medicaid Work Rules Finalized: Who Must Work and What Counts

The CMS has issued final Medicaid work rules targeting expansion enrollees, requiring 80 hours of qualifying activities per month (work, college courses, volunteering, or in‑kind work) with exemptions for children, pregnant people, and those who are medically frail or on Social Security disability. Initially, enrollees can self-attest and states will use available data to verify activity, but proof may later be required. The rules launch in most states by January 2027, with some states starting sooner; Arkansas, Nebraska, and Montana have noted phased approaches. While the aim is to curb fraud and extend coverage to those in need, there are concerns about administrative burden and potential loss of coverage for those unable to prove participation. Enrollees should update addresses and monitor state Medicaid notices for updates.

via KFF Health News|
#exemptions#health#health-policy
CMS Maps Exemptions in Medicaid Work Rules
health2 months ago

CMS Maps Exemptions in Medicaid Work Rules

CMS guidance exempts pregnant women, parents of young children, veterans with disabilities, and other medically frail individuals from the new Medicaid work rules; most adults must meet an 80-hour-per-month work/education/volunteering requirement to keep coverage, with self-attestation allowed in year one and formal verification beginning in 2028. Homeless individuals are not exempt. States decide medical exemptions, raising fraud and administration concerns, as some projections warn millions could lose coverage by 2034 due to paperwork and system hurdles, while officials say the rule aims to boost employment.

via NBC News|
#cms#exemptions#health
CalFresh Work Rules Set to Begin June 1, Putting Benefits at Risk for Californians
public-policy2 months ago

CalFresh Work Rules Set to Begin June 1, Putting Benefits at Risk for Californians

Starting June 1, CalFresh recipients ages 18–64 without a disability must prove they are working, in training, or performing community-service hours each month to keep benefits, a change critics say creates barriers for those already struggling; roughly 2.7 million Californians are enrolled and about 1 in 7 residents in Southern California face food insecurity.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#abawd#calfresh#california
health-care2 months ago

Cash-strapped states brace for costly Medicaid work requirements

States expanding Medicaid say implementing the federal work requirements by the 2027 deadline will require tens of millions for new staff, overtime, and IT system upgrades, with limited federal help to cover costs. Nebraska has already begun enforcing the rules, while others weigh substantial ongoing expenses and potential cuts to other services as Republicans argue the policy could yield long-term savings despite limited near-term relief.

via Politico|
#federal-funding#health-care#it-upgrades