How to prove gig and app work hours
Paid work counts toward the 80 hours a month, even if you get paid through an app and never see a paper pay stub. CMS says work in exchange for money can count. Your state still decides what proof it takes.
This page is not legal advice. Check with your state Medicaid agency. Your state decides who needs to meet the 80-hour rule and what proof it takes.
iPhone coming soonDoes app work count?
Yes, paid work counts. That includes work you get through an app. You can log those hours as work. If you would rather not count hours, earning at least $580 in a month in 2026 can also meet the federal income option. Check your state.
What proof people keep
Apps often show weekly totals. Save those screens. People also keep:
- Weekly or monthly summaries from the app
- Payout screens or deposit records
- A photo of the weekly hours screen
- Your own log with dates and hours
How log80 can help
Use the free 80 hours tracker to log each shift. Add a note with the app name. Save a proof photo of the weekly summary next to those hours. Your monthly report then shows the dates and the total next to 80 hours.
Steps to prove gig work hours
- 1
Ask your state
Ask your state Medicaid agency what proof it wants for app or gig work.
- 2
Save the app totals
Each week, take a screenshot of hours and pay. Keep those pictures.
- 3
Log the hours
Enter the hours in the 80 hours tracker. Add the screenshot as a proof photo.
- 4
Add it up
At month's end, download your report and keep it with the screenshots.
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Log80 keeps your proof in one place.
Track your hours and make a monthly report to share with your state Medicaid office. It's free, in your browser or on Android.
Log80 is not a government service and is not Medicaid. This page is not legal advice. Your state Medicaid office decides who needs to meet the rule and what proof it takes.