Medicaid Work Requirements

Identify the policy, fiscal, and operational implications of implementing a work requirement for Medicaid recipients in your state. PCG can help.

Learn More

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has committed to supporting state efforts to institute work requirements for Medicaid recipients through Section 1115 waiver applications. Many states have already been actively pursuing this option, while others may be weighing the potential impacts of instituting Medicaid work requirements. If your state is considering implementing work requirements for Medicaid recipients, PCG experts can help guide you in a thoughtful manner towards a well-informed approach.

PCG has worked with states and municipalities for more than 20 years to assess, design, implement, and operate Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) employment services programs. The best practices and lessons learned from these experiences provide important insights for states interested in implementing a work component in Medicaid. Some questions to consider:

  • Do the agency’s goals align more with a voluntary or mandatory program?
  • How can existing work programs be leveraged?
  • What types of administrative support are needed to successfully implement a work program?
  • What populations are most likely to be impacted by work requirements, and what are some likely long-term impacts?
  • What are the training and support service needs of the target population?
  • What are the IT system requirements to support a work program for broader populations?

Click here to learn more about our Medicaid work requirements consulting services.

About Public Consulting Group

Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG) is a leading public sector management consulting and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG has nearly 2,000 professionals in more than 50 offices around the US, in Canada and in Europe. PCG’s Human Services practice helps state, county, and municipal human services agencies to achieve their performance goals in order to better serve populations in need. PCG’s Human Services’ seasoned professionals offer proven solutions to help agencies design programs, services, and systems; increase program revenue; cut costs; and improve regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations. To learn more, visit http://www.publicconsultinggroup.com/human-services/.

Contact Us

Get in touch