The federal government and the states spent some $870 billion on Medicaid in 2023. Adding work requirements would cut waste and help preserve Medicaid for those who truly need it.
Republicans are considering cuts to Medicaid, the joint federal-state health plan that provides taxpayer-funded health coverage to 80 million adults and children.
Many in the GOP would like to require able-bodied Medicaid beneficiaries to work in exchange for coverage.
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In defense of Medicaid work requirements
Sally C. Pipes
The federal government and the states spent some $870 billion on Medicaid in 2023. Adding work requirements would cut waste and help preserve Medicaid for those who truly need it.
Republicans are considering cuts to Medicaid, the joint federal-state health plan that provides taxpayer-funded health coverage to 80 million adults and children.
Many in the GOP would like to require able-bodied Medicaid beneficiaries to work in exchange for coverage.
That’s a good idea.
Read the entire op-ed here.
Nothing contained in this blog is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Pacific Research Institute or as an attempt to thwart or aid the passage of any legislation.