Advocates for people with HIV and sickle cell disease are among those pushing for exemptions from Medicaid’s new work requirements.
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By John Wilkerson
May 12, 2026
Washington Correspondent
John Wilkerson
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Adults on Medicaid will be required to work 80 hours per month. The Trump administration says people who are sick will have to…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Monday outlined states’ obligations to implement upcoming Medicaid work…
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Millions of sick Americans could have a tougher time retaining – or even signing up for – Medicaid coverage after the first-ever…
Final regulations on Medicaid work requirements say enrollees must regularly obtain documentation — possibly from medical…
