Democratic states sue over Medicaid work rules
Summary
Twenty-five Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration over new rules for Medicaid work requirements. They say the rules make it too hard for sick people to get exemptions and will harm vulnerable patients and state healthcare programs.Key Facts
- Half of the states are suing the federal government over Medicaid work rules.
- The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Massachusetts.
- The states argue the administration's rules have too narrow exemptions for sick people.
- The rules require Medicaid recipients to work or do approved activities 80 hours per month.
- The states say the rules will harm medically frail people and increase costs for hospitals.
- The lawsuit was brought by 23 Democratic attorneys general and two Democratic governors with Republican attorneys general.
- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has not yet responded publicly.
- Notices about meeting work requirements must be sent to Medicaid enrollees by August 31.
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