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Federal Policy·July 16, 2026

CMS Issues Interim Final Rule Imposing Work Reporting Requirements on Medicaid Beneficiaries

CMS has published an interim final rule establishing work reporting requirements for certain Medicaid beneficiaries. The rule requires states to implement reporting systems for work activities as a condition of eligibility for non-exempt populations. The requirements take effect for state implementation planning immediately, with full compliance deadlines to be determined by state plan amendments. This marks a significant shift in Medicaid eligibility policy affecting managed care organizations' enrollment processes, member communication obligations, and systems for tracking beneficiary compliance with work requirements.

Why it matters

MCOs will need to modify enrollment systems, develop member outreach protocols, and establish reporting infrastructure to support state work requirement verification while managing potential coverage disruptions and disenrollment volumes.

Managed Care

Read the full article at ccf.georgetown.edu

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