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Catch-22

Catch-22 is a paradoxical situation in which an individual cannot escape because of contradictory rules. It originates from a 1961 novel by Joseph Heller and is now used to describe no-win scenarios.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news to describe the contradictory situation facing disabled workers under new Medicaid work requirements.

Latest on Catch-22

  • Opinion: The Catch-22 for disabled workers hidden in Medicaid’s new work requirements

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