Cox, seeking to rebrand Republicans as results-oriented pragmatists, came out in favor of expansion in the following legislative session — with work requirements and co-pays. ADUnder the deal, certain Medi­caid recipients would be required to work or participate in job training, educational programs or community service at least 20 hours a week. ADExpansion kicked in Jan. 1, but without the work and other requirements because Virginia has been awaiting federal approval. ADAbout 65,000 Medicaid recipients would need case management or employment supports to implement the work requirements, according to Daniel Carey, Northam’s secretary of health and human services. “States moving forward to try to impose these work [requirements] found out how problematic the policy really is.

Source: Washington Post December 04, 2019 23:37 UTC