Senators Accuse Equifax of βPrice-Gougingβ Medicaid Programs NYT: Science By:Sarah Kliff Β· Margot Sanger-Katz and Asmaa Elkeurti 5 February 2026 at 12:29 The companyβs data will be essential for many states to comply with new work requirements for the health insurance program that take effect next year. Β© Tami Chappell/ReutersMany states rely on an Equifax product to verify Medicaid applicantsβ wages and work hours.