Don’t let work requirements become the next expensive government tech meltdown

Source: Niskanen Center
by Gabe Menchaca & Lawson Mansell

“State Medicaid administrators face major changes in the year ahead — and without clear CMS guidance, the result could be massive costs and the largest multi-state technology failure since the pandemic. Beginning in 2027, states will be required to verify whether certain Medicaid enrollees are participating in work, education, or community service as a condition for eligibility. CMS’s forthcoming guidance offers a critical opportunity to prevent wasteful spending on incomplete data and unreliable products.” (09/30/25)

https://www.niskanencenter.org/dont-let-work-requirements-become-the-next-expensive-government-tech-meltdown