A new federal rule makes it more difficult for sick Medicaid enrollees to qualify for an exemption from work requirements, which start in January in most states.
To qualify for the medical frailty exemption, enrollees' health condition must significantly impairs their ability to work.
Patient advocacy groups warn the stricter standard could result in enrollees with serious medical conditions losing coverage.
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Millions of sick Americans could have a tougher time retaining — or even signing up for — Medicaid coverage after the first-ever federal work requirement begins in January in most states.
