States gird for new Medicaid ‘medically frail’ rule

Medicaid agencies are worried that many chronically ill and disabled individuals might lose their health coverage due to a stricter definition of "medically frail" set by the Trump administration. This change comes amid new work requirements introduced by the tax and spending law passed under President Trump last year. The potential loss of coverage for these vulnerable populations highlights the broader implications of federal policy changes on state Medicaid programs and the people they serve, raising concerns about access to essential healthcare services.