Medicaid Work Requirements and Community Engagement Playbook: Key Considerations for States, Health Plans, and Solution Partners

As federal legislation to mandate work or community engagement as a condition of Medicaid eligibility is being considered, stakeholders must be prepared to operationalize these requirements quickly and effectively.

This playbook provides a high-level framework to support states, health plans, and solution partners in designing, implementing, and evaluating work requirements and community engagement components within Medicaid. Developed by Sellers Dorsey experts, including former Medicaid Directors with firsthand experience, the playbook highlights key considerations, emerging best practices, and real-world lessons learned from past initiatives.

From policy design and stakeholder engagement to implementation and oversight—the playbook helps ensure thoughtful, compliant, and sustainable approaches.

Uncover detailed guidance on how to move forward as policy conversations continue to evolve.