They Harvest the Nation’s Food, but a New Rule May Strip Them of Health Insurance

New Medicaid work requirements may threaten health insurance for farmworkers due to their seasonal and informal employment patterns. The rule requires 80 hours of monthly work or education/volunteer activities, complicating eligibility for those with inconsistent income or cash-based jobs. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Donald Trump, mandates these requirements in most states starting January 1.