In January 2018, the Trump administration announced that it would allow U.S. states to require able-bodied adults to work in order to be eligible for Medicaid. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for low-income Americans. Each state determines its own requirements for Medicaid eligibility. In most states children from low-income households, pregnant women and low-income seniors are covered. Medicaid also offers benefits not normally covered by Medicare, like nursing home care and personal care services. The Trump administration said Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Utah and Wisconsin had requested approval to test programs including job training, job search, education, volunteer activities and caregiving.
@3FVY82W2yrs2Y
Medicaid spending needs to be reduced regardless.
@8VGD9NG2yrs2Y
Trying to seek employment
@586F5M32yrs2Y
Yes, if they are healthy able bodied individuals
@93WQTWH2yrs2Y
Yes, but an exception should be made for those who are disabled or unemployed for verifiable health reasons
@5VW46HK2yrs2Y
Yes, unless they can prove that they are unable to work
@8ZY2RKD2yrs2Y
@93VVP972yrs2Y
Yes, but provide exemptions for those who are sick, retire, and disabled
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, there are jobs that anyone can do regardless of their condition which can improve their health.
@93G2RP72yrs2Y
The federal government should not be involved in healthcare
@93H5VCX2yrs2Y
yes, if people are physically able to work.
@93DSRN92yrs2Y
No, some people are too sick to work, single-payer healthcare is the best option.
@93CS3TH2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for those who are medically cleared to do so.
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
Yes, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs, and research even shows people who are employed are healthier than those who are unemployed
@9334YP32yrs2Y
Abolish both Medicaid and Medicare.
@932V85R2yrs2Y
If the individual can work, then yes. If they cannot, then no.
@92XHX9V2yrs2Y
if you are able to work then yes but if you are physically incapable then no
@8DXPPCR2yrs2Y
If they are of age and can, then they should
@8ZYQ3HP2yrs2Y
Depending on the person, if capable, they should definitely be working.
@92S34SB2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if you are not disabled, elderly, a child, a single parent, pregnant, or don't have a disease. If you do not fit in these categories, you must work so States can reduce Medicaid costs.
@92PWWFR2yrs2Y
There is always work, if you are disabled you can work from home.
@92MNDFW2yrs2Y
Yes but they must have a valid recieve if they arent able to work.
@92PJ2HW2yrs2Y
Yes, Unless severely disabled.
@92MWV7F2yrs2Y
Government should not be involved with healthcare.
@8ZK5HYT2yrs2Y
Yes, unless they have a disability which makes them physically or mentally incapable of working
@929RGSB2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are able, and accept self-employment income as “work” as well.
@926DM4T2yrs2Y
yes and no, because if they have a valid reason such as disability or illness to not have a job they do deserve it, but if they just don't try, then they don't deserve it.
@9242PSZ2yrs2Y
No, but someone should have to vouch that you are eligible
@8ZMLD8W2yrs2Y
if they medically can't- then no. Otherwise yes
@rightandbased2yrs2Y
This should be left up to the states to decide.
@8ZJFSF62yrs2Y
Yes, only if they’re physically able to.
@8ZH98TQ2yrs2Y
If they are sick they should have proof of employment before they were sick unless they underaged.
@8ZGG8V82yrs2Y
They should be able to receive Medicaid if they can't have a job, or are applying to get a job.
@85QWNPG2yrs2Y
No, all people deserve free and universal healthcare coverage.
@8ZBSCCY2yrs2Y
Depending on the circumstances of one's life. For example, if one is unable to work because of health issues then they shouldn't be required to work to be able to receive Medicaid.
@8Z3ZLVJ2yrs2Y
It should be decided on how much you are ill on, disability or life-threatening major illnesses should be an exception.
@ThomasJj882yrs2Y
It should be encouraged.
@8YT92QK2yrs2Y
No, as long as this person is trying to get a job.
@8YF4BR72yrs2Y
No, but only if can prove that they are unable to work
@8YCQX6R2yrs2Y
Yes, But make exceptions for the disabled
@8Y8KHR82yrs2Y
Many on Medicaid are disabled or location limited or dealing with childcare that makes employment financially unfeasible.
@AaronAmede2yrs2Y
Yes, If they are able to.
@8XTW3QC2yrs2Y
Yes, But those who are disabled should not be disqualified because of there inability to work
@8XSXMM62yrs2Y
People who can work should be required to work, and those who can't should see if there are jobs that could be made available for them. If someone is physically disabled, see if a computer job is an option and have clear guidelines set to determine whether someone needs to work or not.
@8XR9GJL2yrs2Y
It depends, if they are able-bodied then yes. If they're not able-bodied then no.
@8XPB39B2yrs2Y
Yes but be easier with the ones who are still looking for a job.
@8XD66GW2yrs2Y
both no answers are valid enough
@8X9RV722yrs2Y
Yes, but make exemptions for the disabled and elderly.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, in order to be eligible for Medicaid, persons who are able-bodied should be working, actively seeking employment, or training for a better job, but children, elderly, and disabled should be exempt under the same requirement.
@8VL9DP42yrs2Y
Medicaid should be based on the situation the person who is receiving it is in.
@8X3KQBN2yrs2Y
No, this would exclude elderly retired people who are probably the most in need of something like medicaid out of anyone.
