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US Medicaid federal work requirement implementation
Overview
New federal Medicaid work requirements are being implemented across several U.S. states, requiring adults aged 19–64 to document 80 hours of work, volunteering, education, or training per month to maintain coverage.
In Ohio, the state is preparing for enforcement by January 1, 2027, and has begun outlining rules and exemptions for specific groups such as seniors and people with disabilities. In Wisconsin, officials have warned that approximately 63,000 members may lack the necessary documentation to meet these requirements, and the state is seeking guidance on exemptions for the medically frail.
In Oregon, the impact is expected to be broader, with officials estimating that up to 600,000 members could be affected and as many as 200,000 could lose coverage entirely. The Oregon Health Authority is working to meet a federal September deadline to notify members, amid tension with federal authorities over guidance described as “late and confusing.”
Entities
Oregon Health Authority · Division of Medicaid · Oregon Health Plan · Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Ohio
Timeline
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15 days ago
[HEALTH] 2 sourcesOregon Medicaid beneficiaries face new federal eligibility rulesUp to 600,000 Oregon Health Plan members may face new federal work or school requirements to maintain Medicaid coverage, with officials warning 200,000 could lose insurance.
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about 1 month ago
[HEALTH] 5 sourcesOhio and Wisconsin brace for new Medicaid work requirementsOhio will enforce Medicaid work rules by 2027, requiring 80 hours of work or training per month. Wisconsin warns 63 K members lack documentation, risking coverage loss under the same federal mandate.
Sources
disabilityscoop.com · fox40jackson.com