Apple News Today How Medicaid work requirements have failed before
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Jun 30, 2025 The podcast dives into the failure of Medicaid work requirements, highlighting past state implementations and their outcomes. It also discusses a Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship and the controversial construction of a migrant detention center in Florida’s Everglades. The tragic ambush of firefighters in Idaho is covered, raising concerns over arson while exploring broader implications related to the U.N.’s assessment of Iran's nuclear capabilities. Plus, there’s a mention of a scare during a Texas concert featuring Beyoncé.
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Work Requirements' Troubling Outcome
- Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas and Georgia faced major technical challenges and enrollment issues.
- Many lost coverage without significant increases in employment, showing work requirements often fail in practice.
Medicaid Website and Enrollment Problems
- Arkansas' Medicaid website shut down submissions after a certain night time, complicating work reporting.
- Georgia's Medicaid work requirement pilot enrolled far fewer people than projected, showing challenges in execution.
Most Medicaid Recipients Already Work
- Nearly half of Medicaid recipients under 65 work full-time and 20% work part-time already.
- Work requirements would largely affect those already working, risking millions losing coverage.