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One man's story shows the quandary of Medicaid's benefit cliff

By Katheryn Houghton

Published July 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM EDT

Medicaid work requirements are a prominent feature of the big federal budget bill, but working full time can jeopardize some people's health coverage.

Katheryn Houghton

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