Louisiana takes a step toward adopting Medicaid work requirements

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: August 31, 2026

Words: 580

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Louisiana’s proposed work requirements for Medicaid enrollment largely adhere to the new guidelines Congress and President Donald Trump laid out last year. The new state regulations are expected to go into effect for Medicaid recipients in January.

The proposed rules would necessitate many Medicaid enrollees between 19 and 65 years old to earn at least $580 per month or complete at least 80 hours per month at a job or volunteer opportunity in order …

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