26 states sue to block Medicaid work requirements
4 reported
Twenty-six states filed a lawsuit against the federal government to block new work requirements for Medicaid enrollees, according to a report from statnews.com. The rules, set to take effect next year, would require most adults on Medicaid to prove they work, attend school, or volunteer at least 80 hours per month. The lawsuit specifically challenges an exemption for those deemed "medically frail," which the article describes as a "surprisingly harsh directive." To qualify for that exemption, a person must have a serious medical condition and prove it impairs their ability to work. Experts told STAT that the new rule disrupts planning by state health officials and creates additional work for beneficiaries and clinicians. The article notes this is a single-source report from statnews.com and has not been cross-referenced with other outlets.
What’s reported
26 states sued the federal government to block Medicaid work requirements.
The rules require most adults on Medicaid to prove they work, attend school, or volunteer at least 80 hours per month.
The lawsuit takes issue with the "medically frail" exemption, which requires a serious medical condition and proof it impairs ability to work.
Experts said the rule upends state health officials' planning and creates more work for beneficiaries and clinicians.
Sources: statnews.com
