STAT+: Trump’s latest deal: $600 million of tech company discounts to help implement Medicaid work requirements

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/29/medicaid-work-requirements-tech-firms-offer-...

Published: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:00:54 +0000

The Trump administration announced a deal with ten technology companies to offer states $600 million in rebates and free services to implement Medicaid work requirements.[2][5] These services include lower rates for professional services, discounted licensing fees, system repairs, and free additional services such as fraud monitoring.[3] Companies that have pledged include Deloitte, Google, Transunion, Experian, Equifax and others.[4] The goal is to help states meet requirements by 2027 and modernize outdated Medicaid systems.[3][5] Technology solutions are intended to automate processes connecting unemployed Medicaid recipients with job offers and educational programs without the need for manual processing.[3] The administration has also developed a free EMMY tool that simplifies Medicaid eligibility determinations and provides access to data sources for income and activity verification.[5]