Last week, the Administration put out guidance pertaining to work requirements for certain Medicaid beneficiaries. The Medicaid program was initially designed to provide individuals with disabilities, the elderly, children, and pregnant women with access to vital health care. However, millions in the program today include able-bodied adults, which caused the unsustainable growth and explosions in costs. With the abuse this program receives, I fear those truly in need of Medicaid resources will be the ones to experience the negative impact the most.
I am pleased to see this Administration returning authority to the states in efforts to incentivize these able-bodied adults to participate in community engagement such as advancing their skills training, searching for jobs, volunteering, or acting as a caregiver.Â
Through giving states more freedom to design specialized programs, the federal government provides states greater flexibility in their efforts to help beneficiaries of Medicaid to succeed. My record of serving my constituents and all Americans in need of this federal assistance is clear. I remain committed to working to ensure that, in particular, our most vulnerable, have access to vital health care.Â
Congressman Daniel Webster represents The Villages in The U.S. House of Representatives.
