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Policy Points: Takeaways from the 2026 Medicaid Summit
MassHealth officials are preparing for 2027 Medicaid changes requiring 80 monthly hours of work or earnings of $580 for adults aged 19-64, with exemptions for pregnant individuals, disabled people, and caregivers. The 2026 Medicaid Summit highlighted challenges in minimizing coverage losses and administrative burdens as states like Massachusetts adjust to federal guidelines under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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MassHealthorganizationCenters for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesorganizationThe Council on State GovernmentsorganizationCSG EastorganizationMassachusetts Developmental Disabilities CouncilorganizationGelila SelassiepersonElizabeth LaMontagnepersonOne Big Beautiful Bill ActtopicMedicaidtopicwork requirementstopicredeterminationstopic
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