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Beginning in 2018, the Trump administration launched an aggressive effort to persuade states to pursue experiments under Section 1115 waivers, which allow states flexibility in the way they serve Medicaid beneficiaries. Many states have used these waivers to launch work-requirement programs that withhold coverage from most working-age, poor adults who fail to fulfill “community engagement” obligations. These obligations include documentation of nearly year-round work or other allowed activities, such as job training or volunteering for at least 20 hours per week. Some people may qualify for an exemption if they have a disability or caretaking responsibilities, for example.        
Source: The Commonwealth Fund: Blog - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: blogs