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Medicaid Work Rules Hit New York | New York City News
Starting January 1, New Yorkers on Medicaid aged 19 to 64 must prove they’re working, in school, volunteering, or in job training for 80 hours a month — a new rule tied to a $1 trillion Medicaid cut over ten years aimed at boosting workforce participation. But the fallout could be severe: nearly half a million people may lose coverage, and uninsured rates could spike by 45%, straining hospitals already forced to treat everyone regardless of insurance. Even cancer patients now face work requirements. Advocates warn of cascading health and economic damage, especially in the Bronx — the nation’s…
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