# West Virginia Medicaid Work Rules Spark Concern

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Podcast: [Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-west-virginia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606770)
Published: 2026-06-05T03:52:26+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0754a6493e037a46

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