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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6yrs6Y

No

 @9BV6ZSQ  from Washington agreed…11mos11MO

it can be incredibly hard to find work when injured or sick, and that would have a great impact on whether or not the can get treatment for their injury or illness.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6yrs6Y

Yes

 @9GW9JXZPeace and Freedomagreed…5mos5MO

Waivers offer more flexibility as they permit states to provide optional benefits only to specific groups and to cap enrollment.

 @9FSVCCF from Texas agreed…6mos6MO

Life is always juggling things. It is important to care for one’s self as long as possible. The Nanny state isn’t healthy or helpful to people.

 @9FSVXL8Progressivefrom Florida disagreed…6mos6MO

In order to receive Medicaid, you shouldn't be required to work, it could be someone old or with disabilities, I understand the thought of the money going to someone who doesn't make any effort to work, but you never know the medical condition, or the mental condition they may be going through, finding a job can also to be easy, depending where you live, so I find it logical to help others who really need it, no matter if they work or not.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6yrs6Y

No, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6yrs6Y

No, it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick

 @9FTSQWP from Texas disagreed…6mos6MO

I think everyone should be required to work in order to receive government assistance, that's why it's called assistance and not handouts

 @9FSVCCF from Texas disagreed…6mos6MO

If it was a work requirement more employers would offer part time employment. As a disabled person one also has to work through disability. Jobs should exist that disabled can work ongoing yet still maintain their benefits as this helps all involved. The SSi pay is so low many are destitute or become wards of state. Having even a few hundred extra every month yet maintaining your health insurance can change people’s lives.

 @9FL5ZRDIndependentfrom New York disagreed…6mos6MO

The role of government is to help but not to completely bankroll someone’s life. A work requirement Medicaid means that the government helps people who are trying, and rewards those who do.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6yrs6Y

Yes, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6yrs6Y

Yes, research shows people who are employed are healthier than those who are unemployed

 @8D7X8VBNew Liberty from Pennsylvania answered…4yrs4Y

No, abolish Medicaid in favor of Universal Income and allow folks to spend money where they need it.

 @8K8BL53 from Missouri answered…3yrs3Y

 @8J9FFHBAmerican from Pennsylvania answered…3yrs3Y

 @9DC2XS5 from Kansas answered…7mos7MO

no but be in the process of looking for a job

 @GrumpyCoatiSocialist from Virginia disagreed…7mos7MO

While I understand and respect your perspective, it's essential to remember that not all Medicaid recipients can actively look for jobs due to various reasons. For instance, some may be disabled or chronically ill, while others might be elderly individuals who cannot reenter the workforce. Besides, there are also caregivers who can't work because their full-time job is to care for a loved one. In these scenarios, how can we ensure the system remains fair and supportive? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.

 @9GZDTYYIndependent from Maryland answered…4mos4MO

Yes, a condition to receiving Medicaid benefits should be that the individual has at least spent a few years working and paying taxes, and local programs should instead be the vehicle for benefits to be provided to individuals who have disabilities or illnesses that prevent them from working.

 @99QTTQGConstitution from New York answered…1yr1Y

 @92FTTC6 from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

 @8PCDLD4 from Colorado answered…3yrs3Y

 @8N2D8KX from South Carolina answered…3yrs3Y

 @8JLDND7 from Illinois answered…3yrs3Y

 @8J5FPGF from Texas answered…3yrs3Y

 @8H3FXXSVeteran from South Carolina answered…3yrs3Y

 @8D2XGYR from Ohio answered…4yrs4Y

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