Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a push for a new work requirement for people on Medicaid. She sent a letter to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary. The plan would require Medicaid recipients who are able-bodied and of working age to work.

Democrats in the Georgia Senate have attracted support of a handful of Republicans in their quest to expand Medicaid access in the state.

Democrats in the state legislature are making another attempt this session to extend health insurance to more Georgians under Medicaid coverage — and this time, four Republicans have already signed on,

It sounds as if the governor is considering a broader requirement than the short-lived work rule instituted by her predecessor, Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

(AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday she wants to impose work requirements on some Medicaid recipients, hoping to revive and expand a restriction that was blocked by the courts but could get a new life under the Trump administration.

On Maternal Health Awareness Day, we're looking at what changes have been made over the year to address Arkansas's high maternal mortality rate.

Arkansas Governor Wants to Revive State's Medicaid Work Requirements Under Trump Administration LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday she wants to impose ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday she wants to impose work requirements on some Medicaid recipients, hoping to revive and expand a restriction that was ...

Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday that Arkansas will seek federal approval to require Medicaid recipients to work or volunteer to keep their benefits. Why it matters: About 220,000 Arkansans receive Medicaid benefits,

This analysis builds on past evidence that work requirements impose administrative barriers and red tape that lead to coverage losses among both people who are working as well as people the policies purport to exempt because they have caretaking responsibilities,

Arkansas leaders are putting a spotlight on maternal health issues which continue impact mothers and expecting mothers in the Natural State.