States gird for new Medicaid ‘medically frail’ rule

State Medicaid agencies are worried that a new rule from the Trump administration could leave many sick and disabled people without coverage. This is because the administration is tightening the criteria for being deemed "medically frail," which allows certain individuals to bypass new work requirements introduced under last year's tax and spending law. The potential loss of coverage could significantly impact these vulnerable populations, raising concerns about the adequacy of support for those who need it most. This move underscores the ongoing tension between federal policy changes and state-level implementation challenges.