Health
Medicaid Work Requirements Threaten Millions of Unpaid Family Caregivers
New Medicaid work mandates taking effect in 2027 could strip health coverage from nearly 8 million unpaid caregivers who provide an estimated $600 billion in annual care, pushing families into impossible choices between employment and looking after loved ones.
Key Takeaways
- New Medicaid rules require 20 hours weekly work, ignoring unpaid caregiving
- Nearly 8 million caregivers risk losing health coverage by 2027
- CBO projects 5 million more uninsured adults by 2034 under the mandate
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