Medicaid work requirements hurt families and state governments alike.
But states can—and should—take action to prevent Medicaid terminations and cut the red tape created by this new federal mandate.

Mitigating the Harms of Medicaid Work Requirements for Older Adults: Tools for State Advocates - Justice in Aging
States can help people keep their Medicaid coverage by reducing paperwork and allowing them to self-report health conditions and caregiving responsibilities as exemptions from work requirements.