Objective:

To highlight the implications of new Medicaid work requirement rules on disabled workers and the potential loss of coverage.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• The proposed rule requires disabled individuals to declare they cannot work to maintain their exemption from work requirements.
• This creates a Catch-22 situation where disabled workers must choose between employment and essential healthcare services.
• Evidence from states with similar work requirements shows they do not effectively increase employment and may lead to loss of coverage for millions.

Interpretation:

Limitations:

• The article does not provide quantitative data on the number of disabled individuals affected by the proposed rule.
• It lacks a detailed analysis of alternative solutions to the work requirement issue.

Conclusion:

The article calls for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to reject the proposed rule linking the medical frailty exemption to an inability to work, emphasizing the need to support independence for disabled individuals.

Sources:

• American Association of People with Disabilities
• Caring Across Generations
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