Advocates say feds’ Medicaid work rule could make qualifying for healthcare needlessly hard

Wisconsin advocates express concerns that new federal Medicaid work requirements, set to take effect in 2027, will create unnecessary barriers for eligibility, particularly for individuals who qualify for exemptions. The rules require Medicaid expansion recipients to work or engage in community service 80 hours monthly or enroll in part-time education, with exemptions for specific groups like people with disabilities.