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Work Requirements, Health Risks

New federal requirements tie coverage to monthly activity thresholds, reshaping access for low-income adults.

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    Lori Kelley struggles with vision loss affecting job stability.

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    New Medicaid rules will require work or volunteer efforts to retain coverage.

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    The changes could disproportionately affect older women.

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    Critics warn this may worsen health issues for those unable to comply.

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    20 million Americans are projected to be impacted by these rules.

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Work Requirements, Health Risks

New federal requirements tie coverage to monthly activity thresholds, reshaping access for low-income adults.

  • by Samantha Liss, Sam Whitehead

  • February 11, 2026

  • 7 min

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