Key Takeaway
In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1.
Published September 30, 2026 · Category: News
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In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety.
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Originally published at www.npr.org.
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In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety.
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