Question

The Trump administration is preparing to create new eligibility requirements for Medicaid, including a mandate to work, look for work or volunteer to qualify for the program. Do you agree or disagree with this approach? provide clear opening and conclusion

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The Trump administration’s plan for Medicaid work requirements, explained The move marks a dramatic change to the 50-year-old program.
By Dylan Scott

Answer 1

The trump administration’s approach towards Medicaid program will significantly change in how health insurance program operates. The proposed reforms are in contrast with the aim to provide low income & poor access to healthcare. Many Medicaid recipients are already working. One survey says that nearly 60% of non-disabled, working age adults have jobs while nearly 80% live with family where at least one member is employed.

The new eligibility requirements create ambiguity that a lot of people who are still legitimately eligible & meet the work requirement may lose their coverage. Many recipients will not be able to meet the mandated criteria & be left uninsured. The new work requirements which is said to act as a bridge to training & employment & increasing workforce create confusion as economy cannot achieve 100% employment goal. There will be still some people who will be unemployed as employment & unemployment cycles are a part of economy. This also reduces the objectives of welfare economics.

The new provisions may result in unhealthy workforce which constantly needs attention. Medicaid in itself supports work as health is essential to work. Medicaid agencies are not equipped to develop, provide & administer work related programs which reduces their efficiency in implementing these reforms.

Therefore I do not agree with this approach.