As Predicted, Arkansas' Medicaid Waiver Is Taking Coverage Away From Eligible People
December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
Six months into Arkansas' Medicaid waiver, we now have direct evidence on the effects of taking away Medicaid coverage for not meeting work requirements. Unfortunately, it corroborates the most pessimistic projections.
Since June, Arkansas has required some enrollees to document that they work or engage in other work activities (e.g., job training or volunteer work) for . . .
Six months into Arkansas' Medicaid waiver, we now have direct evidence on the effects of taking away Medicaid coverage for not meeting work requirements. Unfortunately, it corroborates the most pessimistic projections.
Since June, Arkansas has required some enrollees to document that they work or engage in other work activities (e.g., job training or volunteer work) for . . .