Massachusetts Reduces Estimate of Members Subject to Work Requirements by 50,000

MassHealth has lowered its projection of members who will be affected by upcoming Medicaid work and education requirements by approximately 50,000 individuals. The revised estimate reflects a recalculation of the member population subject to community engagement rules. The requirements will impose work, education, or volunteer obligations on non-exempt adult Medicaid beneficiaries. The reduction in projected impact suggests either narrower implementation scope or expanded exemption categories compared to initial projections, which will affect state administrative planning and managed care organizations' member engagement strategies.

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