The 2-minute Medicaid work requirement check

10 federal exemption categories, the hour rules, and your state's timeline — answered in order, in plain English. Nothing you enter is stored or sent anywhere except to compute your result.

Which state do you live in?

How old are you?

Under 19 19 to 64 65 or older

Is your Medicaid through a disability, SSI, pregnancy coverage, or pre-ACA parent/caretaker rules (not the ACA expansion)?

Yes No / not sure

Are you pregnant, or within your postpartum coverage period?

Yes No

Are you the parent, guardian, or caretaker of a child age 13 or younger, or of someone with a disability?

Yes No

Do you have a disability, a serious or complex medical condition, a substance use disorder, or a disabling mental health condition?

Yes No

Are you a veteran with a total (100%) VA disability rating?

Yes No

Are you American Indian or Alaska Native, or eligible for Indian Health Service care?

Yes No

Are you already meeting work requirements for SNAP (food stamps) or TANF (cash assistance)?

Yes No

Were you released from jail or prison within the last 90 days?

Yes No

Are you currently participating in a drug or alcohol treatment program?

Yes No

In the last month, were you hospitalized or seriously ill, living in a declared disaster area or high-unemployment county, or away from home for medical care?

Yes No

In a typical month, how many hours do you spend on each? (Estimates are fine.)

Paid work Volunteering Work programs

Any of these true?

I earn at least $580/month I'm enrolled in school at least half-time

General information, not legal or benefits advice. Confirm anything that affects your coverage with your state Medicaid agency.