What will new Medicaid work rules mean for employee benefits plans?

By Allison Bell

News June 02, 2026 at 03:43 PM

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To qualify for Medicaid, many adults will have to engage in work, education, work programs or education 80 hours per month.
If the rules increase the number of uninsured people, that could increase employer plan costs.
Employers could end up with new workers with a keen interest in Medicaid benefits.

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