India, Dec. 10 -- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has shared an update on new Medicaid eligibility requirements. Recipients are now required to complete at least 80 hours of work or community service per month.

CMS said that the requirements outlined by the Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC) legislation are among the "most significant Medicaid eligibility and financing changes in more than a decade." It added that the reforms "aim to connect able-bodied, working-age adults with work and community engagement opportunities, reduce improper enrollment, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)."

States must implement these requirements by January 1, 2027, or e...