It’s Complicated — Getting Ready for Medicaid Work Requirements

Medicaid take effect Jan. 1, 2027, creating a complex new set of for states to implement. More than 5 million people nationally are to lose coverage due to new work reporting requirements. MassHealth, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Medicaid program, estimates up to because of work requirements and six-month eligibility checks. Massachusetts is partnering with community organizations, using data to identify people who qualify for exemptions and preparing to address problems as they arise — work that will need to continue well beyond the initial launch.

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