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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@8ZY2RKD3yrs3Y
@3FVY82W3yrs3Y
Medicaid spending needs to be reduced regardless.
@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.)
@Tmoore04124yrs4Y
Yes, but only for those who are deemed able to work
@8R7SQ2V4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they aren't disabled. But I'd prefer to abolish Medicaid in favor of a negative income tax and a voluntary public health system.
@5VMSTDG4yrs4Y
Regardless, people need to have a history of paying taxes to get medicaid.
@5VW46HK3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they can prove that they are unable to work
@6WHP7WC4yrs4Y
No, most people want to work and unemployment shouldn't be used to deny healthcare.
@76WTH564yrs4Y
It should be the state's decision.
@8NWY6RB4yrs4Y
Depends on the individual themselves
@jcaveman934yrs4Y
Abolish all welfare programs
@GreatPondG4yrs4Y
No, but ensure millionaires/billionaires don't get any of the help to lower costs
@8XSXMM63yrs3Y
People who can work should be required to work, and those who can't should see if there are jobs that could be made available for them. If someone is physically disabled, see if a computer job is an option and have clear guidelines set to determine whether someone needs to work or not.
@93G2RP73yrs3Y
The federal government should not be involved in healthcare
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