Missouri among 3 states declining hardship exceptions to Medicaid work requirements - Missouri Independent

Summary

Missouri is one of three states declining to adopt optional hardship exceptions to Medicaid work requirements that take effect nationwide January 1, including exemptions for high unemployment areas and medical hardships. The state plans to rely only on mandatory federal exemptions for medically frail individuals and caregivers, which experts say may not adequately protect people with disabilities and those affected by economic disruptions.