Some 58,000 Medicaid recipients in Louisiana might fall short of work requirements

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 356

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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As many as 58,000 Louisiana Medicaid recipients might have to take additional steps to meet the new federal work requirements for the program that go into effect in January, according to information from the state health department.

A breakdown on how many of Louisiana’s 1.3 million Medicaid enrollees already fulfill the work requirements or qualify for an exemption was part of an informational packet provided to state lawmakers Thursday at …

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