HEALTHJun 1 · 22:24 UTCSTAT NEWSJohn Wilkerson and Tara Bannow

STAT+: Trump administration releases rules for new Medicaid work requirements

The Trump administration released rules for Medicaid work requirements, mandating that adult beneficiaries work or attend school to qualify for coverage. The policy, part of Trump’s 2025 tax cut bill, faces opposition from Democrats and advocates, with estimates predicting reduced federal spending and coverage losses, though a HHS division claims it could reduce poverty.

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