Montana Medical Association

Montana will implement Medicaid work requirements on July 1, becoming the second state after Nebraska to require enrollees to prove they work, attend school, or volunteer 80 hours monthly. The state faces budget constraints, underfunded health agencies, and challenges in processing Medicaid applications, raising concerns about coverage losses for eligible adults.

Montana is implementing President Trump's Medicaid work requirements ahead of the federal deadline, exacerbating budget challenges and healthcare access issues. The state faces criticism over potential Medicaid enrollment drops and strained healthcare systems due to low payments and staffing shortages.