State Policy
KFF Tracker Compiles State Implementation Timelines for H.R. 1 Medicaid Work Requirements and Coverage Changes
This resource tracks state-by-state implementation dates for H.R. 1's Medicaid eligibility changes, including work requirements, immigration-related funding restrictions, elimination of retroactive coverage, and transition to six-month renewals for certain populations. States are implementing these provisions on varying timelines as they submit required state plan amendments and receive federal approval. The tracker provides a centralized reference for when specific coverage restrictions and eligibility changes take effect in each state.
Why it mattersManaged care organizations must track state-specific implementation dates to adjust enrollment forecasting, member retention strategies, and administrative processes for work requirement reporting and accelerated renewals.