BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Medicaid recipients are bracing for the day when work requirements take effect. The requirement will apply to those who are not disabled.

As North Dakotans brace for new Big Beautiful Bill work requirements, Senator Kevin Cramer says the policy isn’t about boosting job numbers— it’s about values.

On rainy days like this one, Josh Albertson misses another day on the job as someone who puts siding on houses, and another day of pay. In the near future, this could also affect his access to healthcare.

“I think health insurance is a priority to all people for sure. Kind of the basic things people should have,” said Albertson.

Albertson is on Medicaid Expansion. Under the Affordable Care Act, states extended Medicaid coverage to more low-income adults, such as himself

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