Episode Details

Montana’s new Medicaid work requirements, set to launch this October, are already wreaking havoc on homeless residents—forcing them to prove they’re working, volunteering, or in school to keep coverage. While federal rules allow exemptions for disabled and elderly individuals, homelessness doesn’t automatically qualify. For Tywon Pugh, a man with recurring seizures and addiction treatment needs, the system is a nightmare: lost documents, missed appointments, and an unending waitlist. Critics warn these policies could leave millions uninsured by 2034, while clinics serving vulnerable populations face financial collapse. Even as some states add exemptions like for domestic violence survivors, the federal stance leaves the homeless in limbo—with no safety net and no easy path to care.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/0e261181b534d430