Completing 80 hours per month of any of the below activities or a combination of them:

• Working (paid, unpaid or in-kind) or have an income of at least $580 per month
• Participating in an approved work training program
• Attending school, college, high school equivalency program (GED), trade program, at least half-time
• Volunteering doing community service

Enrolling in school (including higher education, high school, GED, and career or technical education or trade/skill programs such as welding, cosmetology, etc ) at least half-time

If you are less than half-time, the hours in educational activities will still count towards the 80-hour requirement.

Seasonal workers’ average income over 6 months must equal or be over $580 a month. This amounts to at least $6,960/year.

I spend 80 hours each month helping at a local food bank through its volunteer program. My Medicaid is due for renewal in May 2027.  

I meet the requirements. I will need to continue to volunteer, or I need to be working or enrolled in education during the next review period, to continue to receive my benefits.

I am a full-time high school student graduating in May 2027 and am starting school full-time again in August 2027.

I already meet community engagement requirements through enrollment in a qualifying educational program at least half-time.

I am enrolled full-time in a two-year welding program at a technical college. I am due for Medicaid renewal in December 2027. I graduate in May 2028.  

I meet the requirements for this renewal period. I will still meet the requirements for my June 2028 renewal, but will need to be working, volunteering, attending a work training program, or enrolled in education for my December 2028 renewal.  

I own a small landscaping business and am self-employed. I work approximately 90 hours in March 2027 but earn only $400 that month. I am due for Medicaid renewal in May 2027. 

Since I am working over the 80 hours required per month, I will be compliant with the new rules at the time of my renewal. 

I manage the property where I live in exchange for reduced rent. I spend approximately 85 hours each month cleaning common areas, maintaining the property, and performing other duties. I am due for Medicaid renewal in June 2027.  

I meet the requirements for my review period. I should keep a record of my hours doing this unpaid work in case I need to provide additional information if I am asked by the DoHS.

I do not have a high school diploma and am enrolled in a state-approved GED program. I attend the program full-time and am due for Medicaid renewal in August 2027. 

I already meet the community engagement requirement through enrollment in a qualifying high school equivalency program at least half-time. I may need to be working, volunteering, attending a work training program, or enrolled in education to meet the requirements in the future.

I was in foster care until I aged out at age 21, and I am turning 26 in August 2027.

I am excluded from the requirements at this time. I might need to be working, volunteering, or enrolled in education by January 2028 for my 6-month renewal in February.

I was released from jail in September 2027, and I am due for Medicaid renewal in October 2027.

I am excluded from the requirements at this time. I might need to be working, volunteering, or enrolled in education by March 2028 for my 6-month renewal in April.

I provide regular care to my 72-year-old mother, who has a disability and needs help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and preparing meals. I am due for Medicaid renewal in September 2027.

I am excluded from the requirements while I am providing regular care to my mother. If circumstances change, I might need to be working, volunteering, attending a work training program, or enrolled in education in the future.