Statenews iconStatenewsSep 21, 2026

Experts: Kentucky residents should prepare for Medicaid changes

Certain adults enrolled in Medicaid must report qualifying work, education or community service hours to keep their coverage, under new federal changes that go into effect in January. Adults must document 80 hours per month of work, education or community service to keep their health coverage.

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Certain adults enrolled in Medicaid must report qualifying work, education or community service hours to keep their coverage, under new federal changes that go into effect in January.

Adults must document 80 hours per month of work, education or community service to keep their health coverage.

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Certain adults enrolled in Medicaid must report qualifying work, education or community service hours to keep their coverage, under new federal changes that go into effect in January. Adults must document 80 hours per month of work, education or community service to keep their health coverage.

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