States gird for new Medicaid ‘medically frail’ rule

States are bracing for a potential coverage crisis as the Trump administration tightens the definition of "medically frail" for Medicaid enrollees, risking the loss of coverage for many sick and disabled individuals. This change comes in response to new work requirements introduced by the tax and spending law passed last year. With Medicaid expansion, these enrollees already face an uncertain future, and the new rule could exacerbate their vulnerability, highlighting the ongoing tension between policy changes and the needs of vulnerable populations.