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Tuesday, October 13, 2026● Updated 12:00 PM ET
Policy & Law

New York City warns up to 900,000 people could lose Medicaid under new work rules

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Adults 19 to 64 will need to show 80 hours a month of work, school, training or volunteering, or about $580 in monthly earnings. The rules start Jan. 1 for new applicants and March 1 for people renewing. The city is offering help in 13 languages.

Source: NYC Health Department

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