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.
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@Brandonnoe84Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs, but not if they are disabled
@9GQ745V 1yr1Y
No, but they should show attempts to work, unless (a) disabled, or (b) the Medicaid coverage needed is for emergency / emergencies.
@9G2D89XRepublican1yr1Y
If they are able to, they should work. If someone is truly disabled, they should not be required to work in order to receive benefits.
@96JCFM62yrs2Y
Yes but with exceptions for disability. Or they must work a minimal amount of hours.
@96JBSXV2yrs2Y
Yes, if physically and mentally able to do so.
@5VW8DFJLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, if the person receiving medicaid is able to work
@93DH4883yrs3Y
Get rid of all social welfare.
@938Y7GV3yrs3Y
Yes, if capable and they are not on disability that would keep them from working
@936R8S23yrs3Y
Yes and they should be required to get drug screened every 3 months and if they are positive they should be stripped of their benefits immediately and must seek rehab in order to get the benefits back
@925ZSDM3yrs3Y
No, Medicare should not exist
@8ZPTKDJ3yrs3Y
The government should not subsidize disability coverage.
@8ZJBSZW3yrs3Y
Yes, pending other criteria…
@8XBJ3QRConstitution3yrs3Y
It is a case by case basis
@8X7CBQRConstitution3yrs3Y
People who have an ability to work should work. Those who are fully disabled should have to have 2 state approved physicians sign off on their disability. Too many take advantage of it.
@8X5W6NR3yrs3Y
@8WHGPFM3yrs3Y
Only the Old and disabled should receive it.
@8VYKZYJ3yrs3Y
Medicaid should be abolished instead
@8VXMGLX3yrs3Y
No but there should be limits to how long someone can stay on the program
@8VPFQFK3yrs3Y
Yes, if you’re able bodied.
@8V7GPJVLibertarian4yrs4Y
I don’t think gov med should be a thing
@8V583VFLibertarian4yrs4Y
All state programs should be abolished. Let people keep their own money so they can care for their own in nice, private institutions or at home.
@8TYPNWB4yrs4Y
Medicaid should be abolished, period.
@8TWK7WM4yrs4Y
We should get rid of federal Medicaid except for veterans.
@8TVDK6R4yrs4Y
No, but we should work towards abolishing Medicaid
@8TL69JF4yrs4Y
If they are physically/cognitively able to work, they should work.
@8TB798W4yrs4Y
Yes, but it would be better to eliminate Medicaid outright.
@8T2TYWY4yrs4Y
Abolish Medicaid and Medicare.
@8SV3MDS4yrs4Y
Yes, if they are able to work and not elderly
@89S67K7Independent4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for those mentally and physically able to work.
@8SF22CR4yrs4Y
I believe that medicaid should not exist.
@8S975JJ4yrs4Y
All low income people should be required to pass a Federal government paid health exam. If they are judged fit enough to work then they must procure a job, after job-training.
@8S88TH44yrs4Y
Medicaid should not be a thing but if I had to pick Id pick Yes
@8RM865J4yrs4Y
Yes, if the individual is able to
@arandazzo06Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, unless there is a serious health issue preventing them from working
@8RGM9MD4yrs4Y
People who can work should be required to work to receive Medicaid, but for those who cannot, it shouldn’t be a requirement.
@8R7LGFMLibertarian4yrs4Y
if they are not disabled and capable of working
@8R29LB34yrs4Y
No, only if they are physically able to
@8QYL3DZRepublican4yrs4Y
Get rid of medicaid but if that won't happen then the people have to work to get medicaid.
@8PPTDJK4yrs4Y
Regardless Medicaid should be removed
@8PNWPCC4yrs4Y
Yes, unless you are proven disabled
@8PJZF8L4yrs4Y
They need to prove that they are caring for someone who is unable to work or cannot work themselves.
@8M7QWS94yrs4Y
The government should not offer Medicaid
@8JVM8K84yrs4Y
Yes but each individual should be evaluated. Some people are truly unable to work. There should be a wide range of employment options for those with limited physical abilities
@8HF4TN3Republican4yrs4Y
Their should be more restrictions
@8HCZNTJLibertarian4yrs4Y
Medicaid shouldn't be provided at all
@8GXYMZD4yrs4Y
If disabled or old , then no
@8FXK7L94yrs4Y
Only if they are capable
@8F7YK934yrs4Y
Not in all situation, if they are able to work they should though
@8CPNJ5DIndependent5yrs5Y
If you’re elderly, no. But if you are able to work you should work.
@8CJYD295yrs5Y
Yes, if they are fully capable and under 80
@8CHPG7BLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, but if someone is able to work they should be working.
@9BKDK9C2yrs2Y
yes Expect elerdyly and vetrans
@986XL6KLibertarian2yrs2Y
If under a certain age and cleared for work by medical professionals
@9848LZX2yrs2Y
Yes, except in cases of extreme disability (mental or physical)
@982THZD2yrs2Y
No one should receive Medicaid
@7X2MWM6Libertarian2yrs2Y
No, but get rid of Medicaid entirely.
@96ZQXGTConstitution2yrs2Y
depends on the situation. Some people can works, and should. Others legitimately cannot.
@92VCQL83yrs3Y
Yes, but Medicaid needs to be abolished.
@8YS4ZQK3yrs3Y
Regardless, the government should not be in the business of healthcare
@8RRFCCJConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, but we should have Medicaid.
@8GRJDMWLibertarian4yrs4Y
Abolish Medicaid and all welfare programs.
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