State policy will determine how many people lose Medicaid under work rules

By: Nada Hassanein

Outlets: Stateline

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 524

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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All 41 states that expanded Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act will see fewer people covered due to new federal work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks. But the percentage of recipients who lose coverage will vary greatly from state to state, depending on how state officials implement the new rules, according to a new report.

The report, released this week by the Urban Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, …

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