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September 23, 2026
New Campaign Launched to Protect Medicaid Coverage Amid Stricter Work Requirements
- The 'Keep Your Care' campaign is aimed at educating Medicaid recipients about new work requirements starting January 1, 2024, with a budget of $2 million.
- At least six states are enforcing immediate medical proof for exemptions, going beyond federal guidelines that allow self-attestation for the first year.
- Health advocates warn that these stricter rules could lead to significant coverage loss, particularly for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders.
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- New campaign aims to help millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage under work requirementsSep 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NBC
- As work requirements kick in for Medicaid, some states are taking a tougher stanceSep 26, 2026 at 10:09 AM · Independent
- States tell patients to prove they're too sick for Medicaid work requirementSep 26, 2026 at 10:09 AM · AP
- As work requirements kick in for Medicaid, some states are taking a tougher stanceSep 26, 2026 at 11:16 AM · ABC News
- Some states are taking a tougher stance as Medicaid work requirements kick inSep 26, 2026 at 4:11 PM · Independent