Medicaid Work Requirements and State Readiness

As states prepare for new Medicaid community engagement requirements, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) practitioners have a practical reason to pay attention: the same families may be navigating TANF, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid, workforce programs, and multiple reporting requirements at the same time. This AIR resource looks beyond the policy itself to the systems needed to implement it well, including technology, outreach, verification, workforce supports, and data monitoring. For TANF agencies, the resource offers a useful lens for thinking about how programs can coordinate across benefit systems, reduce administrative barriers, and help participants connect requirements with meaningful employment and training opportunities. It is particularly relevant for agencies planning for changes that take effect in 2027.