Federal Medicaid Work Rules Exclude Homelessness as a Valid Exemption

By Katheryn Houghton · KFF Health News · 2026-08-06

Federal Medicaid Work Rules Exclude Homelessness as a Valid Exemption

According to reporting from KFF Health News, recent federal regulations require Medicaid recipients to prove employment or volunteer hours to maintain their health coverage. While certain states previously attempted to shield unhoused populations from these requirements, federal

According to reporting from KFF Health News, recent federal regulations require Medicaid recipients to prove employment or volunteer hours to maintain their health coverage. While certain states previously attempted to shield unhoused populations from these requirements, federal