They Harvest the Nation’s Food, but a New Rule May Strip Them of Health Insurance
Advocates say the 80-hour monthly rule could disrupt coverage for 2.9 million farmworkers who often have seasonal or irregular jobs.
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By Paula Andalo Seasonal jobs. Impossible schedules. Frequent transfers. Cash payments and informal tasks. For agricultural workers dependent on Medicaid, these common labor patterns could put their health coverage at risk.This is a major concern for more than a million farm workers who are U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents, as a new labor requirement for this federal and state program that provides health care to low-income and disable…
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They Harvest the Nation’s Food, but a New Rule May Strip Them of Health Insurance
Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employment patterns could put their health coverage at risk. It’s a heightened concern for the estimated million-plus farmworkers who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, as new work requirements kick in for the federal-state healthcare program that serves low-income and disabled Americans. Starting ne…
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