Montana starts enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct 1. Patients are confused
Montana is enforcing new work requirements for Medicaid starting October 1st, meaning people need to prove they're working to keep their coverage. The state is also implementing other federal restrictions on who qualifies for government healthcare. Advocates worry the quick timeline will confuse eligible people into losing coverage, and they say Montana may show what will happen nationwide next year.
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1 sourceChanges coming to Montana Medicaid, public benefits starting Oct. 1. Here’s what to know.