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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@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
No
@9BV6ZSQ 2yrs2Y
it can be incredibly hard to find work when injured or sick, and that would have a great impact on whether or not the can get treatment for their injury or illness.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
Yes
@9FSVCCF1yr1Y
Life is always juggling things. It is important to care for one’s self as long as possible. The Nanny state isn’t healthy or helpful to people.
Waivers offer more flexibility as they permit states to provide optional benefits only to specific groups and to cap enrollment.
@9FSVXL8Progressive1yr1Y
In order to receive Medicaid, you shouldn't be required to work, it could be someone old or with disabilities, I understand the thought of the money going to someone who doesn't make any effort to work, but you never know the medical condition, or the mental condition they may be going through, finding a job can also to be easy, depending where you live, so I find it logical to help others who really need it, no matter if they work or not.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
No, it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick
@9FTSQWP1yr1Y
I think everyone should be required to work in order to receive government assistance, that's why it's called assistance and not handouts
@9FSVCCF1yr1Y
If it was a work requirement more employers would offer part time employment. As a disabled person one also has to work through disability. Jobs should exist that disabled can work ongoing yet still maintain their benefits as this helps all involved. The SSi pay is so low many are destitute or become wards of state. Having even a few hundred extra every month yet maintaining your health insurance can change people’s lives.
@9FL5ZRDIndependent1yr1Y
The role of government is to help but not to completely bankroll someone’s life. A work requirement Medicaid means that the government helps people who are trying, and rewards those who do.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
Yes, research shows people who are employed are healthier than those who are unemployed
@9YG7RJ24mos4MO
It depends on the situtation because if the person that is not working is collecting disabiity then there is a good chance that they are more unhealthy
@8D7X8VBNew Liberty4yrs4Y
No, abolish Medicaid in favor of Universal Income and allow folks to spend money where they need it.
@9BXWFLF2yrs2Y
Yes, unless you're elderly or disabled
@8QMXFJB4yrs4Y
@9DC2XS52yrs2Y
no but be in the process of looking for a job
@GrumpyCoatiSocialist2yrs2Y
While I understand and respect your perspective, it's essential to remember that not all Medicaid recipients can actively look for jobs due to various reasons. For instance, some may be disabled or chronically ill, while others might be elderly individuals who cannot reenter the workforce. Besides, there are also caregivers who can't work because their full-time job is to care for a loved one. In these scenarios, how can we ensure the system remains fair and supportive? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
@92NY4BNRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, unless you're elderly or disabled.
@8GRQJ85Republican4yrs4Y
Yes unless you’re elderly or disabled
@8DQSTTF4yrs4Y
Yes, but not the elderly or disabled
@8GD5VXMIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes as long as they are not elderly or disabled
@8GX3X7X4yrs4Y
Yes, if you are able bodied
@8K8BL534yrs4Y
yes, unless they are unable to due to a disability
@9TZT2PD6mos6MO
Yes, but only if they are able to work. If they have an injury, illness, or disability that prevents them from doing so then they should not be required to work.
@9QVP5NF8mos8MO
No. Health care should be considered a basic human right, and the government should make sure everyone gets proper healthcare, without stipulation.
@9FDLY4S1yr1Y
Yes, if they are in good enough health to work.
@9D6JRC62yrs2Y
I think all people should try to be employed, but if they are struggling to find employment or have a disability that keeps them from it, we shouldn't keep them from having medical care, as it's a human right.
@9RJGQ4F8mos8MO
Disabled people who receive Medicaid should not be required to work, but able-bodied people should be required to work at least 20 hours/week.
@9GZDTYYIndependent1yr1Y
Yes, a condition to receiving Medicaid benefits should be that the individual has at least spent a few years working and paying taxes, and local programs should instead be the vehicle for benefits to be provided to individuals who have disabilities or illnesses that prevent them from working.
@9FCHN8T1yr1Y
@9DLDFTM2yrs2Y
Depending on their situation.
@Dr-Michael-Rectenwald 1yr1Y
Medicaid should be eliminated entirely. An off-ramp should be provided leading to its total elimination.
@VulcanMan6 1yr1Y
What would our alternative be..?
@8CCNW7GRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, unless you're disabled or elderly
@97MYPVZ2yrs2Y
Yes, but exempt those who are sick, disabled, and retired.
@93LN8HY3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they’re physically able to
@8ZFZ8XY3yrs3Y
If they are capable of working yes.
@8VV4BKH3yrs3Y
yes, unless you physically can't
@8XFY4TL3yrs3Y
if they are physically able to
@98XYHST2yrs2Y
yes, unless you have a disability
@8P43K5H4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for the able-bodied.
@8N2D8KX4yrs4Y
Yes, except for the elderly or disabled.
@8DHT986Independent4yrs4Y
Yes, able-bodied people should.
@8SLWRNH4yrs4Y
Yes, unless the person is disabled and unable to work.
Yes, if they are medically fit to work.
@8F7RGPF4yrs4Y
No, but they have to be actively looking for a job.
@8CHD6HD5yrs5Y
Yes for those who are able bodied.
@97PB9DB2yrs2Y
@8QN82Y24yrs4Y
Medicaid shouldn't be a thing
Yes except for the elderly and the disabled
@94FVVZ53yrs3Y
@8VJN4VC4yrs4Y
Yes, unless you're disabled or elderly.
@9G59VJ81yr1Y
If they have no disability or mental health issues or a family who needs to be taken care of, then yes.
@9FLXLCP1yr1Y
They should do something to help their comunity. but if they are unable thats okay.
@igeryuIndependent 2yrs2Y
No, unless they are medically able to work
@9F45DZZ2yrs2Y
Yes, unless people are unable to work
@9F3DXXLIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes, unless they are over the age of 54.
@9F34Z7D2yrs2Y
I would say that requirement of work depends on the situation in which an individual is applying for Medicaid. I would say no to those that are disabled, but yes to other cases.
@9F2YTZ2Independent2yrs2Y
I think that if they are well enough, they should. But if they are on bed rest, no.
@9DZ678C2yrs2Y
Yes, but to the ability that their body allows them to, with no wage minimum, unless they are receiving unemployment.
@9DYTN232yrs2Y
If they are physically and mentally capable then yes. Otherwise no it shouldn't be mandatory.
@9DX79WD2yrs2Y
Abolish Healthcare insurance, nationalize Healthcare and Big Pharma.
@9DTR2T2Independent2yrs2Y
I think individuals should be investigated as to their work eligibility, disability wise or if they’ve retired, but I think those who are just refusing to work shouldn’t be allowed.
@9DRHX76 2yrs2Y
No, but Medicare should be replaced with a universal healthcare system
@9DQBY32Republican2yrs2Y
Medicaid shouldn't exist in the first place.
@9DN2JT62yrs2Y
No, not until background checks are abolished.
@9DLDNQD2yrs2Y
If they are able to work, then they need to. If they are disabled, past retirement age they are exempt.
@9DJC7242yrs2Y
No, and switch to a single payer system while mandating price reductions in hospital charges and prescription drug prices
@9DHBZQJ2yrs2Y
Yes unless you are disabled or elderly and are unable to work.
@9DC43GP2yrs2Y
It seems absurd to me that a person is forced to work, each one has to work for himself and collect his salary, not everything is from the government
@9D9DGWC2yrs2Y
Yes, but people who are sick and unable to work can apply to receive it.
@9D823CRRepublican2yrs2Y
No, but if able to work, they should.
@9D7VRVM2yrs2Y
No, if there is an issue whether they are sick or disabled they should receive medicaid.
@9D7RQVKConstitution2yrs2Y
I am against all forms of socialized medicine. If the government stopped overreaching more organizations would exist to aid those who truly need the aid
@9D78V992yrs2Y
Yes, if you are not elderly, disabled or a child, you should work before receiving Medicaid
@9D76RC42yrs2Y
Persons should at least have a history of having been legally imployed to receive Medicaid unless they were born with ot stricken with disabilities before they were of legal age for formal employment.
@9D75LRF2yrs2Y
Only people physically unable to work should receive medicade.
@9D5VG9X2yrs2Y
Yes, unless they can prove they are actively looking for a job or are physically unable to work
@9D5CHFN2yrs2Y
They should be required to work or develop a skill unless they are physically or mentally unable to work!
@9D5434F2yrs2Y
Yes, to help states reduce Medicaid cost exempting disabled and retired people.
@9D4YYLDConstitution2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are physically/mentally able to work and between the ages of 18 and 65.
@9D4WX3DIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes, able-bodied individuals should work to receive benefits after a realistic amount of time--such as short term disability, etc. Exceptions should be made for elderly and disabled.
@9D4SFT82yrs2Y
Yes if they are not disabled they should be required to work to receive government benefits.
@95JKVCDIndependent2yrs2Y
yes but if a person would find themselves unemployed there should be a grace period in order to find new employment
@95J8C4K2yrs2Y
Yes, but it depends on their ability to work
@528HJMS 4yrs4Y
This question is misleading. It should say "Should able-bodied adults be required to work to receive Medicaid." If this is the same as some states have implemented for receiving welfare then is is also only for able-bodied adults without children. Also, they don't have to have a job. They can also be receiving free job training, or perform volunteer work a few hours per month. Most people don't bother to look at the 'Learn More' link so they assume this question is stating that everyone, including people incapable of working, must work to receive the benefit. A more straight forward question will create more accurate responses.
@8C5NYMXIndependent5yrs5Y
Only if you are A. Not currently a full time student, B. Physically and mentally able, and C. Not currently receiving unemployment benefits.
@8C5M8Y95yrs5Y
Yes, if they are physically capable of doing so
@8C5GW5S5yrs5Y
Yes unless the individual is deemed unable to work due to a disability or age.
@8C5GSRQ5yrs5Y
Yes, if they are of age and able bodied
@8C5FS6X5yrs5Y
Yes, so long as they are physically able to do so
@8C5FM7Y5yrs5Y
Must work if able to work.
@8C568P35yrs5Y
Universal healthcare for all.
@95YXM3LRepublican2yrs2Y
Only if you are not on disability.
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