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States Sue Over Medicaid Work Rules | Seattle News
Twenty-five Democratic-led states and Washington D.C. are suing the federal government over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the administration’s narrow definition of “medically frail” will strip essential healthcare from millions of vulnerable Americans. The states claim the rule was imposed unexpectedly, undermining months of planning, and accuse the administration of bypassing Congress to penalize the disabled and ill. Past implementations, like in Arkansas, already caused thousands to lose coverage without boosting employment. Supporters say the rules offer flexibility and promote…
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