Meet the Requirements to Keep Your Medicaid
Starting January 1, 2027, some adult Medicaid enrollees now need to show they are working, going to school, volunteering or a mix of these activities to keep their coverage. Approved activities may also be called Community Engagement Activities or Work Requirements.
Many enrollees may qualify for an exemption. But if you are not exempt, you will need to report work, school or community activities to Medicaid twice per year.
If you need to report, here’s what you can do right now:
- If Medicaid needs this information from you, they will ask for it. Your renewal packet will include more information and any forms you need to complete. Keep your mailing address, phone number and email address current with Louisiana Medicaid so you don’t miss important updates or requests. Update your contact information online or by email.
- If you are already completing 80 hours of activities that meet the monthly requirement, continue to do so. If you are not, make a plan and get started now!
Work Requirements and Approved Activities
To meet the requirements, you need to earn at least $580 a month or complete at least 80 hours per month (on average) of approved activities. Your 80 hours can come from one activity or a mix of activities.
Approved activities include:
- Working, including full-time, part-time, self-employment and seasonal employment
- Going to school or participating in job training, an apprenticeship or other education programs
- Volunteering for community service
Important! If you do not meet community engagement requirements and do not qualify for an exemption, you may lose your Medicaid coverage. You will need to meet the requirements, then reapply to get your Medicaid back.
Resources to Help You Get Started
Free resources are available to help you find full-time, part-time or seasonal work to meet work requirements.
- Louisiana Works Job Search: Find open jobs near you. Narrow your search by location, job type or education needed.
- American Job Centers Louisiana Offices (PDF): Get free career counseling and job placement services near you.
- FindHelp: Use our free online tool to search for job placement resources, programs that help pay for work expenses, support with finding a job and more.
Job training includes programs that help people learn skills for work. This can include classes, certificates, college degrees, or hands-on training like apprenticeships. Participation in these programs counts toward your work requirements.
- Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges: Connect with a program near you. Financial aid may be available.
- American Job Centers Louisiana Offices (PDF): Get free referrals to job training programs.
- FindHelp: Use our free online tool to search for mentorship programs, scholarships, financial aid services and help applying for college.
Community service programs are organized programs where people volunteer (for no money) to help their community, such as working with schools, health programs, non-profit organizations or public safety groups. These programs are supervised and help people build skills for future jobs.
- Volunteer Louisiana: Search for service opportunities in your community. You can filter by distance, impact area or topic, age-range, or skills needed.
- Louisiana Association of United Ways: Find service opportunities through your regional United Way organization.
Have Questions About Work Requirements?
Find answers to frequently asked questions and learn more about Louisiana Medicaid work requirements.