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Thousands Could Be Forced to Work for Medicaid

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Iowa has passed legislation that would impose new work requirements on Medicaid recipients.

The bill mandates that certain Medicaid beneficiaries work at least 80 hours per month or participate in approved job-training programs to maintain eligibility for the program.

There are exemptions for certain individuals, including for those who are either under the age of 19 , over 65 , pregnant, pregnant or a caretaker for a child under 6 , or those who have disabilities.