New York sues over Medicaid work rules that state says could affect 475,000 recipients
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined 24 states and Washington, D.C., in challenging federal Medicaid work requirements scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2027.
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CMS Sets Nationwide Medicaid Work-Requirement Framework for 2027
An interim final rule from CMS will require certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees to document 80 hours of work, education, training or community service each month.
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Nebraska begins enforcing Medicaid work requirements for expansion members
Nebraska began implementing Medicaid work requirements on May 1, 2026, making it the first state to put the new federal rules into effect as renewal reviews reach more expansion enrollees.
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Louisiana Medicaid work requirements will check activity records beginning with 2027 renewals
Louisiana Medicaid says some adults ages 19 to 64 will need to document work, volunteering, training or education activity as the state begins implementing new requirements Jan. 1, 2027.
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Indiana Medicaid Work Requirements Set to Begin Jan. 1 as State Releases Implementation Details
Indiana has released implementation details for Healthy Indiana Plan work requirements scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2027. The rules will affect new applicants and existing HIP members, with a public Medicaid advisory meeting set for Aug. 11.
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Indiana Medicaid posts rules for 2027 HIP work requirements
Indiana Medicaid has released implementation details for Healthy Indiana Plan work requirements that will take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Most affected adults will need 80 hours a month of qualifying activity or an approved exemption.