It sounds as if the governor is considering a broader requirement than the short-lived work rule instituted by her predecessor, Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
The Arkansas Governor said she wants a broader requirement that would cover able-bodied adults on traditional Medicaid, as well as on the expansion.
When Arkansas previously enacted work requirements in 2018, more than 18,000 people lost coverage. Also in the news: New Hampshire tackles the issue of exorbitant, unexpected ambulance bills; San Francisco's public health director will step down;
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders hopes to bring back work requirements for some people on its Medicaid program.
Under President Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low. Republicans in Washington say they plan to use funding cuts and regulatory changes to ...
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