States gird for new Medicaid ‘medically frail’ rule

State Medicaid agencies are worried that many sick and disabled individuals might lose their health coverage due to the Trump administration's stricter definition of "medically frail" under new work requirements. This change comes after the recent tax and spending law, which has left states grappling with the potential fallout for beneficiaries. The implications are significant, as a reduction in Medicaid coverage could lead to poorer health outcomes for vulnerable populations, highlighting the ongoing tension between federal policy changes and state-level healthcare delivery.