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Massachusetts Work Requirements Could Cost 202,000 Health Coverage

3/30/2026

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Massachusetts expects 99,000 to 202,000 enrollees to lose coverage by 2028 due to new work requirements.
Effective January 1, 2027, MassHealth members aged 19–64 must prove work or volunteer for at least 80 hours per month.
The requirements may disproportionately affect those aged 50–64.
In New Jersey, similar changes could affect about 350,000 residents, with officials allocating over $10 million to bolster enrollment systems.

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Story summary

Massachusetts expects 99,000 to 202,000 enrollees to lose coverage by 2028 due to new work requirements.
Effective January 1, 2027, MassHealth members aged 19–64 must prove work or volunteer for at least 80 hours per month.
The requirements may disproportionately affect those aged 50–64.
In New Jersey, similar changes could affect about 350,000 residents, with officials allocating over $10 million to bolster enrollment systems.