Womack Statement on Medicaid Work Requirement Court Ruling

Statement

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after a U.S. District Court judge in Washington rejected Arkansas's work requirements for able-bodied Medicaid recipients. The Arkansas Medicaid rules require able-bodied, working-age Medicaid beneficiaries to complete 80 hours of either work, training or volunteering a month:

"Today's decision is another example of an activist, liberal judge trying to legislate from the bench. States have the right and authority to implement Medicaid programs and rules as they see fit. Work and community engagement requirements allow our most vulnerable to receive a hand-up by equipping them with both the assistance and the tools needed to earn a job. This is about creating a system that not only helps those when they hit tough times, but also encourages them to get back on their feet. I hope this misguided decision will be overturned."

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