For weeks, Republicans in Congress have been haggling over cuts to Medicaid, the health-care program for the poor. Some lawmakers see an opportunity to offset the cost of extending $5 trillion in tax cuts, a priority for the White House. Others worry their constituents could lose access to critical care.
Of the myriad proposals that have been floated, one has broad support within the party: imposing work requirements for some Medicaid enrollees. It’s a key feature of the sprawling tax bill that’s advancing through the House and could in theory save $280 billion over a decade.
Asking recipients of government benefits to work, seek employment, find training programs, ...