From the Lexington Herald-Leader: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear drops Medicaid work requirements, reversing Bevin policy
By ALEX AQUISTO
Former Republican Gov. Matt Bevin’s controversial plan to impose work requirements and monthly premiums for many Kentucky Medicaid recipients is no more, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday.
In one of his first major moves as the 63rd governor of Kentucky, Beshear signed an executive order Monday rescinding Bevin’s Kentucky HEALTH plan, which sought to impose strict work requirements for able-bodied, working-age adults. It would have ended health coverage for an estimated 95,000 Kentuckians.
“Rescinding this waiver is not only the right thing to do, it is the moral, faith-driven thing to do,” Beshear said.