States gird for new Medicaid ‘medically frail’ rule

State Medicaid agencies are bracing for potential coverage losses for many sick and disabled individuals due to the Trump administration's stricter definition of "medically frail" beneficiaries. This change could strip exemptions from new work requirements introduced under the tax and spending law from a year ago. With expanded Medicaid programs already in place, this shift could leave vulnerable populations without crucial health coverage, raising concerns about the impact on public health and social services. It's a significant development that underscores the ongoing tension between federal policy changes and state-level healthcare needs.