States Sue Over Medicaid Work Rules | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 2m

Twenty-five states and D.C. are suing the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements that threaten to strip healthcare from millions—especially the most vulnerable—by forcing them to prove medical exemptions through complex, confusing paperwork. The policy shifts from automatic exemptions based on existing records to a burdensome new system where even working individuals could lose coverage. Defenders say it’s needed to curb fraud and ensure public programs aren’t abused, but critics warn it could disenfranchise millions, with projections showing up to 2.3 million losing…