Medicaid Work Requirements Explained: The 80-Hour Rule, Who It Hits, and Your State’s Start Date
Last updated: September 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~12 minutes Quick answer: Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed in July 2025, most adults ages 19–64 on expanded Medicaid must now document 80 hours per month of work, job training, education, or community service to keep their coverage. States began mailing notices between June 30 and August … Read more