共和党立法者为医疗补助领取者提出工作要求,旨在将福利变成“短期手头”。 Republican lawmakers propose work requirements for Medicaid recipients, aiming to transform welfare into a "short-term hand-up."

共和党立法者正在向医疗援助计划等福利领取者提出工作要求,旨在削减浪费和开支。 Republican lawmakers are pushing for work requirements for welfare recipients like those on Medicaid, aiming to cut waste and spending. 他们认为福利应该是“短期的施舍”而不是“终身施舍”。 They argue that welfare should be a "short-term hand-up" rather than a "lifetime handout." 该提案包括为身体健全的领取者开展强制性工作,并列举了过去福利改革的成功成果。 The proposal includes mandatory work for able-bodied recipients, with support citing success from past welfare reforms. 然而,批评者担心这些要求可能会使弱势个人得不到必要的支助。 However, critics worry these requirements could leave vulnerable individuals without essential support. 一项调查显示,公众广泛支持此类措施,但有效性问题仍在辩论之中。 A survey shows broad public support for such measures, but the effectiveness remains debated.