How new Medicaid work requirements could affect families with disabled children

Policy Changes & Impact - President Trump is expected to sign a domestic policy package into law, including changes to Medicaid [1] - The new law will require many Medicaid enrollees to prove they work, study, or volunteer 80 hours a month [1] - Approximately 185 million Americans will be required to prove they work, study, or volunteer at least 80 hours a month, with some exceptions [5] - The Congressional Budget Office estimates $325 billion in savings from the work requirement change [8] Medicaid Enrollment & Challenges - An estimated 92% of Americans under 65 enrolled in Medicaid are already working [2] - Individuals, including caregivers, disabled people, and working people, risk losing Medicaid coverage due to work requirements [6] - In Arkansas, over 18000 people lost Medicaid coverage when the state implemented similar work requirements in 2018 [7] Individual Stories & Concerns - Kimberly Gallagher, a mother caring for her disabled son, fears losing Medicaid coverage due to the new work requirements [3][4] - Gallagher relinquished custody of her son in 2019 to receive payment from Missouri for being his full-time caregiver [9] - Gallagher expresses concern and seeks guarantees that the new policy will not affect disabled individuals relying on Medicaid [10]