Trump administration's new Medicaid work-requirement rules surprise states and patients

Medicaid leaders and advocates say they are shocked by the Trump administration's latest directives that tighten work‑requirement rules for the program, a shift from the tone of earlier federal statements.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a nearly 400‑page rule that makes it significantly harder for individuals to qualify for Medicaid and to stay enrolled, according to the article.

Advocates warn the stricter requirements could leave many patients without coverage and create unexpected challenges for state Medicaid programs.