Missouri and Iowa decline Medicaid hardship exemption
Bronx residents who would otherwise have been subject to the new requirements
Missouri and Iowa are not taking up a federal high-unemployment hardship exemption for new Medicaid requirements, despite having qualifying counties, according to KFF research. Experts cited political opposition and administrative burdens as possible reasons.
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Adults enrolled through the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion will have to complete at least 80 hours a month of work, school, volunteering or another qualifying activity to maintain coverage under the new requirements.
“adults enrolled through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion will have to work, attend school, volunteer, or take part in another qualifying activity at least 80 hours a month”
The new federal Medicaid requirements are scheduled to come into effect on 1 January.
“slated to come into effect on 1 January”
Federal hardship exemptions are available for people hospitalized, traveling for medical care, or living in areas affected by disasters or high unemployment.
“federal exemptions designed to help low-income people keep their Medicaid coverage when they are hospitalized, have to travel for medical care, or if they live in areas affected by disasters or high unemployment”