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.
36% Yes |
64% No |
32% Yes |
49% No |
3% Yes, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs |
11% No, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
2% Yes, research shows people who are employed are healthier than those who are unemployed |
4% No, it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick |
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