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West Virginia Medicaid Work Rules Spark Concern
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 109
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Summary
West Virginia is set to impose strict work requirements on 100,000 Medicaid recipients next year, demanding 80 hours of work, school, or job training monthly — a move the governor frames as boosting workforce participation, but critics warn it could devastate vulnerable populations, including those with chronic illnesses or caregiving responsibilities, risking loss of life-saving coverage amid rushed implementation and inadequate safeguards. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0754a6493e037a46