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Study Shows Medicaid Work Requirements Fail to Boost Jobs

10/2/2025

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A new study indicates Medicaid work requirements may not lead to job gains.
Georgia's coverage fell 36% to 32%; South Dakota rose 37% to 45%.
Critics say most recipients are employed; Senator Raphael Warnock calls the program wasteful.
Georgia spent $54.2 million on administration; a federal law effective January 1, 2027 would cut Medicaid spending by $911 billion.

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Story summary

A new study indicates Medicaid work requirements may not lead to job gains.
Georgia's coverage fell 36% to 32%; South Dakota rose 37% to 45%.
Critics say most recipients are employed; Senator Raphael Warnock calls the program wasteful.
Georgia spent $54.2 million on administration; a federal law effective January 1, 2027 would cut Medicaid spending by $911 billion.