New federal Medicaid rules require one month of work. Some states like Idaho demand more.

By: Samantha Liss

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 1,492

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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This story was first published by KFF Health News on April 16, 2026.

Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years will have to prove they’ve been working, going to school, or volunteering for at least a month before they can gain or retain health insurance through the government program.

But Republican lawmakers in some states think the new rules — part of the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, …

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