President Trump is overhauling our government at a blinding rate, and there's a lot of
people who aren't too happy about it.
We previously reported that the President allowed states to implement work restrictions
on SNAP recipients, which has led to the lowest enrollment rate in decades, but he's not
stopping there.
According to a report from USAToday, the President is now looking at putting similar restrictions
on Medicaid recipients, requiring the able-bodied Americans capable of working to go out and
get a job if they want to continue to receive government handouts.
Americans aren't legally required to hold a job in order to receive Medicaid benefits
– why, nobody knows – but under the Presidents policy proposal states would be able to implement
such measures in order to ensure those receiving the entitlement are giving back to the communities
providing it to them.
From USAToday:
The administration's latest action spells out safeguards that states should consider
to obtain federal approval for waivers imposing work requirements on "able-bodied" adults.
Technically, those waivers would be "demonstration projects."
In practical terms, they would represent new requirements for beneficiaries in those states.
The administration said 10 states — mostly conservative ones — have applied for waivers
involving work requirements or community involvement.
They are: Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina,
Utah and Wisconsin.
Advocates for low-income people say they expect Kentucky's waiver to be approved shortly.
"Medicaid needs to be more flexible so that states can best address the needs of this
population," Verma said in a statement.
"Our fundamental goal is to make a positive and lasting difference in the health and wellness
of our beneficiaries."
For close to a year, the administration has signaled an interest in helping states that
want to institute work requirements.
Of course, those in favor of just giving government money away like its candy during Halloween
are against the idea, despite the fact the Obama administration greatly expanded those
who are eligible for the program, ostensibly because liberals believe everyone is entitled
to "free" healthcare.
Advocates for low-income people said work has never been a requirement for Medicaid,
a program originally intended as a health program for the poor and disabled.
It now covers a broad cross-section of people, from many newborns to elderly nursing home
residents, and increasingly working adults.
"It is a very major change in Medicaid that for the first time would allow people to be
cut off for not meeting a work requirement, regardless of the hardship they may suffer,"
said Judy Solomon of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, which advocates for
the poor.
The Obama administration would have never approved such waivers, she added.
Although while the administration seeks to curb abuse of the government program, it has
carved out exemptions for those who need them most.
The list is as follows:
—exempting pregnant women, disabled people and the elderly.
—taking into account hardships for people in areas with high employment, or for people
caring for children or elderly relatives.
—allowing people under treatment for substance abuse problems to have their care counted
as "community engagement" for purposes of meeting a requirement.
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