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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@8QF4T5C4yrs4Y
Yes; I believe that recipients of Medicaid should be evaluated to determine whether or not they are capable of some form of employment (even part time.)
@8ZH98TQ3yrs3Y
If they are sick they should have proof of employment before they were sick unless they underaged.
@86LT58K4yrs4Y
Yes, unless they are disabled and/or elderly.
@86N5Z354yrs4Y
No, it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick. Help able-bodied adults find jobs though
@86N5Z354yrs4Y
No, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled. Help able-bodied adults find jobs though
@8FLGY5K4yrs4Y
Yes, but allow exemption for qualified disabled and elderly consumers
@8FPLGKD5yrs5Y
States should be allowed to customize their implementation of Medicaid within set minimums.
@8JGSKD55yrs5Y
sometimes depending on the circumstance of the physical capabilities and condition
@8VCYWFG4yrs4Y
fi you can work then you cant not get it but if you are disabled then you can get it
@8WQ9FFL3yrs3Y
If physically and mentally able they should be required to work
@8X9RV723yrs3Y
Yes, but make exemptions for the disabled and elderly.
@92S34SB3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if you are not disabled, elderly, a child, a single parent, pregnant, or don't have a disease. If you do not fit in these categories, you must work so States can reduce Medicaid costs.
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