Federal Judge Blocks Changes to Medicaid Work Rules for Frail Americans
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from making it harder for frail people with serious health problems to receive exemptions from Medicaid work requirements. The ruling was issued on Thursday and gives relief to people who may have difficulty meeting the requirements because of their medical conditions.
Medicaid is a government health insurance program that helps low-income Americans pay for medical care. Some states require certain adults who receive Medicaid to work, volunteer, or attend school for a set number of hours each month. People who are frail or who have serious health problems are often exempt from these rules. The administration had proposed changes that would have made it more difficult for these people to qualify for that exemption.
The judge's decision means the stricter rules cannot go into effect for now. Supporters of the exemptions say the change would have left vulnerable patients without health coverage. The court's order keeps the current rules in place while the legal case continues.
The decision is one of several recent legal fights over Medicaid policy. Readers who depend on Medicaid should check with their state health agency or their caseworker to learn how the rules may affect them.
Sources: The Washington Post
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