Nebraska to become first state to implement Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Many people applying for Medicaid in Nebraska will soon have to prove that they're working, volunteering or in school.

Nebraska poised to become the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Many people applying for Medicaid in Nebraska will soon have to prove that they're working, volunteering or in school.

Nebraska says Medicaid work mandate is ready. Those affected aren’t so optimistic

On May 1, the state will become the first to require people on the government health program to fulfill a work requirement or ...
NOLA.com

Louisiana pushes to get people coming out of prison help with Medicaid. Here’s how it will work.

Louisiana will work with the Trump administration on a new program to get people who are leaving prison connected with ...
Health Affairs

How States Are Preparing For Looming Medicaid Budget Cuts And Program Eligibility Changes

In anticipation of changes to Medicaid coming in 2027 and beyond, states are already exploring ways to tighten eligibility, ...
Orlando Sentinel

A Medicaid ‘spend down’ may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn’t a DIY strategy

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than half people over age 65 will need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing or eating at some point, either for an ...
Iowa Public Radio

Iowa hopes to get up to $1 billion to improve rural health infrastructure. Some say it will do little to offset looming Medicaid cuts

Brett Altman, the CEO of Cass Health in Atlantic, stands outside of the room the hospital plans to use for a PET scanner. He said he was surprised when the hospital's initial grant application for a ...
Enid News & Eagle

Get Medicaid Facts: New Site and Toolkit Launched to Educate Public About Looming Medicaid ...

Chicago, IL, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cook County Health’s Medicaid Impact Workgroup today announced the launch of Get Medicaid Facts, a microsite and communications toolkit designed to help ...
Idaho Statesman

Cutting Medicaid could hurt those trying to live independently | Opinion

Ian Bott, who is on the autism spectrum and has schizoaffective disorder, has competed in the Special Olympics many times, has a bachelor’s degree from Boise State University and served two terms on ...