Arizona is trying again to get the federal government to approve a work requirement for some able-bodied adults on the state's Medicaid program.
The proposed waiver from federal Medicaid rules outlined Thursday by Republican Gov. Doug Ducey's health care policy adviser comes a year after the Obama Administration rejected work requirements. Other key changes Christina Corieri outlined include limits on non-emergency medical transportation in urban areas, cuts to retroactive coverage and limiting access to some drugs. Also included is a five-year lifetime limit on coverage for those who fail to meet the work requirements.
The changes will be requested in a formal waiver request to the Trump Administration next month.
The new administration has urged states to consider changes to their state Medicaid programs to encourage work and independence.
