People with cancer or HIV could lose Medicaid under new work rules, advocates say

The Trump administration's new Medicaid work requirements mandate that adults on the program work 80 hours per month, raising alarms among advocates who warn that individuals battling serious illnesses like cancer or HIV could lose their coverage. To avoid losing benefits, these individuals would need to prove their inability to work, which many experts say is a daunting and unfair burden. This change could strip vital health care access from some of the most vulnerable populations, highlighting a contentious debate over the balance between personal responsibility and public assistance.