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Work requirements and red tape ahead for millions on Medicaid – JS

Last updated: August 12, 2025 9:50 am
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By Jess Mador, WABE, KFF Health News

Following the enactment of the Republicans’ significant tax and spending bill, new challenges have arisen for Medicaid recipients across the country. A key provision in the new law mandates that low-income adults in most states must now meet work requirements to maintain their health coverage.

While some states have implemented similar measures in the past, Georgia stands out as the only state with an active system that enforces work requirements for Medicaid eligibility, requiring recipients to report their activities monthly.

For Tanisha Corporal, a social worker in Atlanta, navigating the system proved to be more difficult than expected. Despite her background in human services, Corporal faced obstacles in proving her compliance with the state’s work requirements when she sought coverage for her healthcare needs.

Health advocates warn that the implementation of work requirements, as seen in Georgia, can lead to excessive bureaucracy, erroneous denials, and loss of health coverage for vulnerable individuals.

Under the new law, starting in 2027, Medicaid recipients under 65 will need to demonstrate at least 80 hours per month of work, education, or volunteer activities to maintain eligibility. Alternatively, they can provide documentation for exemptions such as caregiving responsibilities.

Most states will need to establish verification systems similar to Georgia’s, which can be costly to operate. Georgia has already spent over $91 million in state and federal funds on its program, with a relatively low enrollment of just under 7,500 people.

Corporal’s personal experience highlights the challenges faced by many Medicaid recipients in meeting these requirements. Despite eventually obtaining coverage after months of appeals, the process remains burdensome and stressful for her.

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As Georgia seeks an extension of its waiver to continue the program, concerns persist among health advocates about the impact of the national Medicaid work mandate introduced by the recent legislation.

While proponents argue that work requirements aim to promote self-sufficiency and reduce misuse of Medicaid, critics like Laura Colbert of Georgians for a Healthy Future caution that such measures often result in coverage loss rather than increased employment.

As the debate over Medicaid work requirements continues, individuals like Paul Mikell, a Medicaid recipient in Georgia, highlight the practical challenges of navigating the system, particularly for those with limited resources.


This content has been adapted from a collaboration between WABE, NPR, and KFF Health News.

©2025 KFF Health News. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Original Publication Date: August 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM MDT

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