Medicaid enrollment declines as economy boosts income for poor (healthcare, insurance, program)

[PilgrimsProgress]

The booming U.S. economy appears to be reducing dependence on federal health insurance for the poor.
Medicaid enrollment fell for the first time since 2007, declining by about 0.6 percent in fiscal year 2018, and states don't expect to see much growth in enrollment next year,

While crediting the strong economic growth during the Trump presidency, the report also pointed out that the administration is urging states to "add work requirements to Medicaid that are likely to result in enrollment declines." Some of the work requirements approved by the administration have resulted in some Medicaid recipients losing coverage.

So if you are able bodied and lazy, no more Medicaid for you.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/24/stro...-too-much.html

[Clarallel]

Interesting. That implies up big uptick with poverty from Bush's recession.

[greywar]

Ouch:

According to numbers provided by the state, only 1,218 beneficiaries subject to the requirement worked 80 hours and reported that to the state in August.

Another 16,357 people didn't meet the requirements last month, meaning more people could lose coverage in the coming months.

literally 90% of those that the requirements applied too lost their benefits. I think theres more to this then just "they didn't want to work". Because thats a very high percentage.

[Floorist]

Originally Posted by greywar

Ouch:

literally 90% of those that the requirements applied too lost their benefits. I think theres more to this then just "they didn't want to work". Because thats a very high percentage.

Many have children and can't work because they can't find affordable child care. Many states also lowered the amount of income you can have and still be eligible.