The Work Question

Discussion of Medicaid work requirements are frequent right now.;The proposed Republican budget bill has suggested a work requirement similar to the conditions for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps). Those ages 16 to 59 must work or volunteer at least 80 hours a month if they are not in school, caring for a child under age six, disabled, pregnant, or homeless (see;GOP Calls For $1.5T In Cuts, Much Of Which Could Come From Healthcare;and;Republicans Consider Cuts And Work Requirements For Medicaid, Jeopardizing Care For Millions).

Two states have implemented Medicaid . . .