People with cancer or HIV could lose Medicaid under new work rules, advocates say
New Medicaid work rules may jeopardize health coverage for individuals with serious illnesses like cancer and HIV. Advocates warn that the strict requirements could lead to loss of coverage for those who need ongoing treatment. The changes are part of a broader $900 billion cut to Medicaid, with an estimated 5 million people potentially losing their benefits.
- ▪The new work rules were released by the Trump administration and must be implemented by January 1.
- ▪Individuals with serious health conditions may not be exempt from the work requirements if they can technically work.
- ▪The Congressional Budget Office estimates that about a third of the $900 billion cut to Medicaid will come from these work requirements.
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Health People with cancer or HIV could lose Medicaid under new work rules, advocates say June 3, 20262:25 PM ET Selena Simmons-Duffin Medicaid work rules Listen · 3:54 3:54 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5845097/nx-s1-9794426" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, explained the new work rules coming to Medicaid on Tuesday in the White House briefing room.
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