Medicaid work requirements to hit nearly 2 million NYers and 35,000 in Onondaga County
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Roughly 35,000 people in Onondaga County -- and nearly 2 million in New York State -- are expected to face work requirements next year to stay on Medicaid under new federal rules, according to state projections.