The federal-state Medicaid program for low-income and disabled people covers more than 70 million U.S. residents. A surprising number of working-age adults with Medicaid, nearly 60 percent, are already employed either full- or part-time.
Most who aren't working report reasons such as illness, caring for a family member, or going to school.
Work requirements are under discussion in a number of states. In Kentucky, Republican Gov. Matt Bevin is proposing that the state be allowed to suspend coverage for able-bodied adults who don't comply. Besides illness, exceptions would include job training and caring for a disabled relative.