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Medicaid Work Rule Hits 18.5 Million | Huntsville News
Starting January 1, 2027, 18.5 million Medicaid enrollees in the expanded program face a new work requirement: 80 hours per month of work, school, or volunteering to keep coverage. Exceptions include kids, pregnant people, Medicare recipients, medically frail individuals (definition varies by state), recently released inmates, and family caregivers. Eligible activities range from paid jobs to internships, college enrollment, GED prep, or even reduced rent. If income meets or exceeds the federal minimum wage for 80 hours, no hours need to be logged. The real hurdle? Proving…
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