“Under-babied.” Dr. Oz described this condition as one affecting one in three Americans. While the term humorously suggests a lack of children, the implications for public health and policy remain significant.
Scrambling for Work Requirement Exemptions
Patient advocacy groups are pushing for exemptions from Medicaid work requirements, but the rapid implementation of these rules by states is creating challenges.
Advocates for Medicaid recipients argue that the federal government should exempt specific patient populations from the new requirements. These rules mandate that able-bodied adult Medicaid beneficiaries work at least 20 hours per week, enroll in school, or volunteer for community service. Without clear exemptions, navigating the state-by-state patchwork of regulations will be difficult for many.
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