Medicaid beneficiaries struggle to navigate sudden work requirement compliance deadlines with inadequate support systems

Millions of Medicaid recipients face imminent work requirement implementation with less than 60 days to prove employment or lose healthcare coverage, but lack access to job training, childcare assistance, transportation, and clear guidance on compliance. Current state systems are unprepared to handle the administrative burden, leaving vulnerable populations—including disabled individuals, caregivers, and those in rural areas—unable to meet requirements despite genuine barriers to employment.