States gird for new Medicaid ‘medically frail’ rule

States are gearing up to address a new rule from the Trump administration that tightens the criteria for being deemed "medically frail," which could result in many sick and disabled Medicaid enrollees losing their coverage. This change comes in the wake of the tax and spending law passed last year, which introduced new work requirements for Medicaid recipients. The redefinition could leave vulnerable populations without necessary healthcare support, raising concerns among state Medicaid agencies about the potential impact on beneficiaries' health and wellbeing. This move underscores the ongoing tension between federal policy and state-level healthcare needs.