Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here’s what you need to know
Nebraska started enforcing the rules in May, while most states will wait until January
June 15, 2026Updated: June 15, 2026
By News Channel Nebraska
By News Channel Nebraska
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, speaks at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., in December. CMS this week released guidance on how states should implement new Medicaid work requirements. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)