Kentucky is asking the Trump administration for permission to impose stricter work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries than originally requested, according to an updated plan to overhaul the state's Medicaid program.
Gov. Matt Bevin (R) this week submitted an amended plan that would eliminate the phase-in period for a controversial work requirement. The waiver would require able-bodied adults without dependents to work at least 20 hours a week to qualify for coverage.
The 20-hour requirement would start as soon as the waiver is approved. The initial proposal would have started the requirement at five hours a week, gradually increasing to 20 hours after a year...
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