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.
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@B2ZM5H33mos3MO
no people with needs should receivemedicaid without working people with disabilities and women with child with no help
@9R6R63LIndependent10mos10MO
It depends on the individual person and that should be evaluated my a third party medical professional
@9LQBKFL1yr1Y
No, Medicaid is mainly provided for the elderly and disabled, who have trouble working, let alone have trouble doing things independently.
@96WHBNG3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they are able physically and mentally and are given some training and support. Many situations need to be considered. No requirement for senior citizens.
@8ZTXQKM3yrs3Y
They should have to work as long as they are able to in order to receive Medicaid.
@juice13674yrs4Y
Yes unless you are physically unable to work due to old age, physical deformation/ability, or birth defects such as autism where the brain doesn't mature after a certain low age like 11 for example.
@8K6NHPX5yrs5Y
No, work requirements should be determined by the state on a case by case basis
@8JCB79S5yrs5Y
Yea if physically and mentally able
@8J72SRPRepublican5yrs5Y
If people are able to work they should. If they cannot work at all they should be considered for coverage.
@8GRHB845yrs5Y
Depends on if they are disabled or not. If they can work even a little they SHOULD.
@8F9TY7T5yrs5Y
When able they should work
@8DSC3FMIndependent5yrs5Y
I think it should be based off of research and specific situations as to why they are receiving Medicaid.
@8CPTWP25yrs5Y
Require some part time employment
@9CXZZWJ2yrs2Y
The government shouldn't be involved in healthcare, so, no
@9BGTZZX2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are able bodied, if they are not able bodied, they will not be required to work.
@997YPFP2yrs2Y
people shouldn't be forced to work in order to get health help. But one should be offered because they deserve a chance if they do want it.
@977F5DBRepublican3yrs3Y
I think that it all depends on the situation. If you are healthy enough to get a job, get a job
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