Companies called out over healthcare
Some lawmakers say naming the employers could show how many workers rely on Medicaid as states prepare to enforce new work rules.
- As the Trump administration's January deadline looms for new Medicaid work requirements, state lawmakers are reviving legislation to publicly identify large companies with employees enrolled in the government program.
- Legislators argue the measure is a matter of fairness, aiming to hold large businesses accountable for shifting healthcare costs to the public.
- Large employers argue they offer affordable healthcare options to staff, maintaining they are committed to being part of the solution to rising Medicaid costs.
- Some states have previously enacted similar laws to track and fine businesses, setting a precedent for current legislative efforts to address reliance on public programs.
- The debate occurs as states confront rising costs of the joint Medicaid program, fueling calls for corporate accountability despite critics suggesting current enrollment reporting may be misleading.
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States call out businesses over healthcare
As the Trump administration's January deadline looms for states to enforce new Medicaid work requirements, some state lawmakers seek to publicly name the largest companies that have employees enrolled in the government program covering low-income and disabled people.
Dems call out businesses over healthcare
As the Trump administration's January deadline looms for states to enforce new Medicaid work requirements, some state lawmakers seek to publicly name the largest companies that have employees enrolled in the government program covering low-income and disabled people.
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Companies called out over healthcare
As the Trump administration's January deadline looms for states to enforce new Medicaid work requirements, some state lawmakers seek to publicly name the largest companies that have employees enrolled in the government program covering low-income and disabled people.
Facing Funding Losses, States Call Out Big Businesses With Employees on Medicaid
By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, Correspondent, KFF Health News LinkedIn: Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez LinkedIn: KFF Health News As the Trump administration’s January deadline looms for states to enforce new Medicaid work requirements, some state lawmakers are turning the tables by pushing to publicly name the largest companies that have employees enrolled in the government program covering low-income and disabled people. California lawmakers seek to revi…
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