Erica Carter, a finance manager for the Omaha Nation public school district in Nebraska, expressed her enjoyment in her role, which involves securing grants for low-income students. However, she faced a dilemma when she discovered that her salary exceeded the limits of an Iowa Medicaid program, forcing her to choose between her job and her benefits. Starting next year, Medicaid will implement new work requirements, but many individuals with disabilities who are currently employed wish to increase their working hours without jeopardizing their Medicaid coverage due to income restrictions.
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Some individuals with disabilities face challenges in career advancement due to Medicaid rules
Individuals with disabilities, like Erica Carter, are facing difficulties in advancing their careers because of Medicaid income limits. New work requirements for Medicaid set to begin next year may further complicate their ability to work more hours without losing benefits.
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Some disabled people want to advance their careers. They say Medicaid rules stop them
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Some individuals with disabilities face challenges in career advancement due to Medicaid rules