Missouri must fix Medicaid’s paperwork problem before work requirements begin​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

More than 300,000 Missourians lost Medicaid coverage due to paperwork problems, not ineligibility. The state struggles with administering the federal work requirements set to begin on January 1, 2027, citing high application processing times and low success rates during renewal cycles. To manage this challenge and clear a backlog of pending renewals, Missouri must secure significant funding and additional staff.