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House GOP Unveils Medicaid Reform: Work Requirement Sparks Controversy

5/13/2025

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House Republicans have unveiled a controversial Medicaid reform bill that mandates able-bodied adults to complete 80 hours of work or community service each month to keep their benefits. This ambitious plan seeks to save $880 billion over the next decade, but critics warn it could leave millions uninsured and jeopardize the well-being of low-income families.

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House Republicans have unveiled a controversial Medicaid reform bill that mandates able-bodied adults to complete 80 hours of work or community service each month to keep their benefits. This ambitious plan seeks to save $880 billion over the next decade, but critics warn it could leave millions uninsured and jeopardize the well-being of low-income families.