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Medicaid Changes Could Disenroll 102,500 Minnesota Residents

4/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Medicaid changes taking effect in 2027 under the H.R.1 reconciliation law will require more frequent eligibility checks and impose work requirements.
Providers warn these changes could disenroll more than 102,500 Minnesota residents who rely on Medicaid for substance use disorder treatment.
Roots Wellness Center, a Minnesota addiction treatment clinic, says losing Medicaid would severely impact vulnerable patients.
Leaders predict reduced treatment slots and greater risk for those in recovery.

History

Historical Context

The H.R. 1 reconciliation law, enacted in 2017, reformed healthcare funding and eligibility, potentially leaving 14 million Americans without coverage. This mirrors the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, which imposed work requirements on welfare. The ongoing Medicaid changes may exacerbate healthcare disparities, particularly affecting vulnerable populations in states like Minnesota, highlighting the long-term implications of such reforms.

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Story summary

Medicaid changes taking effect in 2027 under the H.R.1 reconciliation law will require more frequent eligibility checks and impose work requirements.
Providers warn these changes could disenroll more than 102,500 Minnesota residents who rely on Medicaid for substance use disorder treatment.
Roots Wellness Center, a Minnesota addiction treatment clinic, says losing Medicaid would severely impact vulnerable patients.
Leaders predict reduced treatment slots and greater risk for those in recovery.

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