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Kentucky Medicaid’s New Work Rule | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Medicaid recipients face a new reality: starting this month, they must log at least 80 hours a month in productive activity—work, school, volunteering, or job hunting—or risk losing their health coverage. This isn’t unique to Kentucky—many states are adopting similar rules to promote self-sufficiency, but the stakes are high. Officials say options are broad, but tracking hours accurately is now mandatory, creating pressure for recipients and raising questions about real-world impact on healthcare access. The state is watching closely as this policy unfolds for thousands. Listen in…
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