›Across the nation, states face high costs to prepare for the Jan. 1 kickoff of new Medicaid eligibility mandates affecting millions of lower-income adults. The detailsThe new Medicaid eligibility mandates will require participants to work, volunteer, or enroll in school for at least 80 hours per month. The new Medicaid eligibility mandates will take effect on January 1, 2027. The federal government will start penalizing states with too many Medicaid payment errors in October 2029. Jason Reilly A partner at Guidehouse, a firm that is advising several states on the Medicaid requirements.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 03, 2026 04:14 UTC