States Diverge on Verifying Medicaid Work Requirement Compliance

States are developing differing approaches to verifying whether Medicaid applicants and enrollees meet, or are exempt from, new work reporting requirements (WRRs). The analysis examines the policy choices states face in confirming compliance or exclusion status, including how they will document exemptions and check work activity. These verification methods directly affect how many eligible people retain coverage, since procedural errors or administrative mismatches can trigger wrongful terminations. The piece highlights ongoing variation across states as they implement these requirements.

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