In January 2018, the Trump administration announced that it would allow U.S. states to require able-bodied adults to work in order to be eligible for Medicaid. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for low-income Americans. Each state determines its own requirements for Medicaid eligibility. In most states children from low-income households, pregnant women and low-income seniors are covered. Medicaid also offers benefits not normally covered by Medicare, like nursing home care and personal care services. The Trump administration said Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Utah and Wisconsin had requested approval to test programs including job training, job search, education, volunteer activities and caregiving.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
No
@9BV6ZSQ 4wks
it can be incredibly hard to find work when injured or sick, and that would have a great impact on whether or not the can get treatment for their injury or illness.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
No, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
No, it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
Yes, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
Yes, research shows people who are employed are healthier than those who are unemployed
@9BXWFLF3wks
Yes, unless you're elderly or disabled
Yes, unless you're elderly or disabled.
@94FVVZ510mos
No, abolish Medicaid in favor of Universal Income and allow folks to spend money where they need it.
@8VJN4VC2yrs
Yes, unless you're disabled or elderly.
Yes, unless they are physically incapable
Only if you are not on disability.
@94J3V839mos
I Believe that able bodied individuals should work to be eligible for programs like medicad, but if they cannot work because they are to sick, the state or federal government should step in and give them some breathing space economically so that they can get the care they need. once you are at retirement age you should be able to get most of your health care cost reduced.
@93D9CYS12mos
medicaid should be abolished
@8X49RHZ2yrs
Yes, but only if they are physically & mentally able.
@bacampbellsoup2yrs
Yes and abolish Medicaid
@98LBV385mos
Yes, as long as they're not permanently disabled and can work.
Deleted6mos
Yes, but I would prefer to abolish it cause it’s unconstitutional.
Deleted6mos
Yes, but I would rather abolish it cause it’s unconstitutional.
@9CB8D2V10hrs
Depends on the disability.
@9CB3BLK19hrs
Only if they are capable of working (not disabled or the elderly.)
@9C9ZF6M21hrs
Yes, unless the person is physically disabled
@9C9Z77822hrs
Yes, with exemptions for the disabled and elderly.
@9C9X7XS1 day
Eliminate Medicaid altogether
@9C9WPTCIndependent1 day
Yes, if the individual is capable of work.
@9C9P6L52 days
Depends on the person, but if they are able to, yes.
@9C9N7SC2 days
I think if it is possible for them too they should but some circumstances don't make that possible.
@9C9LSCK2 days
Only if they are able to work even telework
@9C9KVBQ2 days
Make public healthcare a reality!
@9C9FJYH3 days
If they are mentally and physically able to work, they should be required to.
Yes, if they are physically able to. If they are hindered by a disability then it shouldn’t be a requirement. Everyone deserves the best quality of life possible.
@9C9BNZQ3 days
Yes, but people should be given up to 1 year from their eligibility date to obtain employment.
@9C95FR44 days
No, but only if they have a documented disability or are in a caregiving role
@9C8YBSRLibertarian5 days
Either proof of employment, retirement, or disability
@9C8T2ML5 days
No and this is just inhumane
@9C8Q2725 days
Yes, depending on the case and the capabilities of the applicant
@9C8JB2G6 days
Yes, but only if the persons are physically able to work in some way shape of form.
If the individual is able bodied and their medical condition doesn’t conflict with their work schedule and their ability to work, they should be required to work to receive Medicare for themselves. Their dependents should receive it automatically.
@9C7VXK81wk
Yes, however rather than a means tested approach, gradually reduce medcaid benefits as the person makes more money to incentive economic mobility.
If a doctor says they are disabled then no. If not then yes.
@9C7L9ZS1wk
Depends on the health issue, and it's prognosis
Yes, with no dependents and/or it is proven by a licensed physician that you are too disabled to work.
@9C7GRY51wk
Yes if they are able to work they should contribute to society in some way if they are receiving government benefits
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