They Harvest the Nation’s Food, but a New Rule May Strip Them of Health Insurance New Medicaid work requirements could make a complex system even harder for farmworkers to navigate. By Paula Andalo July 10, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/insurance/agricultural-workers-medicaid-eligibility-immigration-food-harvest/ KFF Health News: They Harvest The Nation’s Food, But A New Rule May Strip Them Of Health Insurance Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employment patterns could put their health coverage at risk. It’s a heightened concern for the estimated million-plus farmworkers who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, as new work requirements kick in for the federal-state healthcare program that serves low-income and disabled Americans. (Andalo, 7/10)