Michigan lawmakers have sent Gov. Rick Snyder a bill that would require an estimated 540,000 of the state's able-bodied Medicaid recipients to work at least 80 hours per month in order to retain their health benefits.
The measure received final approval from the state Senate today, after the House yesterday passed an amended version of the original plan proposed by Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake). The amendments reduced the work requirements from 30 hours per week to 80 hours per month.…