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Tom Tiffany: “Back in 2000, there were 6.9 million able-bodied working-age…”

Featuring: Tom Tiffany, Republican | U.S. House Wisconsin, District 7

Tom Tiffany Discusses Medicaid Reforms and Fiscal Responsibility in Reconciliation Bill

Published June 6, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:31

But in my view, states that do this should not get a federal match at all. This bill also confronts another growing able bodied working age adults draining Medicaid. Back in 2000, there were 6.9 million able-bodied working-age adults on Medicaid; today, over 34 million. And in states with available data, over 60% of these individuals have no earned income at all. This isn't sustainable, it's not right, and it's not fair to those who truly need the program. (02:31–02:38)

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Asserts an increase in able-bodied working-age adults on Medicaid from 2000 to present.

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