The Reality of Work Requirements for Medicaid

The video discusses the potential implementation of work requirements for Medicaid, drawing lessons from programs like EITC and TANF. It highlights the mixed results of work incentives on poverty reduction and employment, noting that many Medicaid recipients face significant health barriers. The video also addresses the administrative challenges of enforcing work requirements and raises critical questions about their effectiveness and impact on vulnerable populations.

What are the potential benefits of implementing work requirements for Medicaid based on the lessons learned from EITC and TANF?

In what ways might work requirements disproportionately impact individuals with health barriers?

How do the characteristics of the Medicaid population affect the implementation of work requirements?

What challenges did Arkansas face when implementing Medicaid work requirements?

How does the federal guidance affect the funding for job training and counseling services in relation to Medicaid work requirements?

What questions should be addressed before states implement work requirements for Medicaid?

Why is it important to ensure that Medicaid work requirements do more good than harm?