States gird for new Medicaid ‘medically frail’ rule

State Medicaid agencies are worried that changes to the definition of "medically frail" could lead to many sick and disabled people losing their coverage. This shift is a result of the Trump administration tightening the criteria for exemptions from new work requirements introduced under last year's tax and spending law. The potential loss of coverage for these vulnerable individuals highlights a significant concern about the broader implications for access to healthcare and the socioeconomic impacts on those most in need of support. This change could lead to increased healthcare costs and social services burdens if these individuals can't maintain their Medicaid benefits.