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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@9D5VG9X2yrs2Y
Yes, unless they can prove they are actively looking for a job or are physically unable to work
@9WN4ZVT12mos12MO
Yes if they are physically able to, however I believe someone who recently goes to work should have time to recover from being unemployed. Not just take away benefits right away.
@9W7J9S212mos12MO
Yes, as long as they are able-bodied. Those individuals who are disabled, chronically ill, or fit certain criteria should be eligible even without working.
@9TJSYL61yr1Y
If someone is able bodied, yes. If the person is truly unable to work then they should not be required to.
@9LBVD3Z2yrs2Y
It depends on if the person receiving it is disabled and able to work. If they can, yes. If they can not then no.
@9G3JC482yrs2Y
It really depends because some people cant work because of a situation their in maybe they broke a arm or things of that sort i think if you are able to work you should receive medicaid and keep it unless things change
@9FDP96J2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are physically able and qualified to do so
@9D5BFZ82yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they are able to work (not chronically sick/disabled)
@9BWSPDR2yrs2Y
If they are able, they should work.
@96JTF583yrs3Y
yes, but there should be exceptions for those who are disabled or have other reasons that prevent them from being able to work
@96C69DQ3yrs3Y
People should be looking for a job if they are able to work if they are to get medicaid.
@965GB5FIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, if there are physically and medically capable.
@94KF9GZ3yrs3Y
Depends entirely on the circumstance. Are they able to work? Then yes. Are they disabled or have some health condition that makes work difficult? Then perhaps the government can find them a job they can do with their condition. If too servers then no, should not have to work
@92JH79Q3yrs3Y
Yes, but it still should be given even if you are sick or injured on the job, also it should be given as a way to help people get into jobs
@8Z9B9S54yrs4Y
I think there should be in-depth investigations to make sure that people are Medicaid are really unable to work.
@8Z57Y7FIndependent4yrs4Y
No, but they should be more aware of people trying to work the system.
@8YSZ9RXRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes with the exception of disability.
@8YLZY774yrs4Y
yes and no for elderly or disabled/ill individuals yes, no for lazy bums
@8WYB38DIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but there should be limits on the requirements of working like for people who can not work, people with disabilities, people who are able to work but chose not to, people with illnesses making them unable to work, etc.
Yes, but only if they're able to
@8PJLFSM5yrs5Y
This should be decided at a state level. In general, we should abolish government healthcare.
@8P6WFDC5yrs5Y
Medicaid already requires people without disabilities to have proof of employment
@8NDF52SLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, Medicaid should only be available to retirees and folks with disabilities.
@8LKPM6T5yrs5Y
Yes if a disability or age doesn’t interfere with that.
@8LDBR7S5yrs5Y
Yes, so long as they do not have a disability that prevents them from working.
@8DQYQXH5yrs5Y
No, this should be reviewed and circumstantial based on physical and mental ability to work
@8CWGMK85yrs5Y
Yes, But only if they are physically able to work
@8CQ7P9D5yrs5Y
Yes they should work, but there should be a buffer/trail period where they are covered but have like 6 months to a year to find a job otherwise Medicaid will be removed.
@8CK3SR95yrs5Y
No, but a person on Medicaid should be required to have their medical providers submit quarterly reports to the Medicaid office outlining progress. If a person is deemed able to work by their healthcare professional and do not work or are not attempting to get a job should not receive Medicaid.
@8CG5FNC5yrs5Y
yes, unless a disability prohibits you from working
@9CMY59K2yrs2Y
as long as you are capable of working, get your fat *** to work
@9BPLVDC2yrs2Y
Yes and No, I think those who are unable to work should not but those who are able even with disability should have to, at least part time.
@9B2FPKP3yrs3Y
@8FWGH42Progressive5yrs5Y
Yes, unless a person has a health condition or diagnosed mental health disorder
@8FVRT7H5yrs5Y
Yes, however this depends on the mental capacity of the individual.
@9W5YX4Y12mos12MO
If they are able to work, allow them to do so. If they are not able to work they should not be required to but the reasoning must be documented and reviewed.
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