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Nov 13, 2026

Trump administration delays Medicaid work requirements by six months

The Trump administration announced states may take an additional six months beyond the January 2027 deadline to implement Medicaid work requirements enacted in the 'big, beautiful' law. The delay acknowledges states need more time to build the necessary eligibility infrastructure.

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▪A federal judge ruled in October 2026 that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services established overly restrictive criteria for determining which chronically ill individuals qualify as medically frail
▪During the hold harmless period running through June 30, 2027, states will assess Medicaid beneficiary compliance but will not disenroll eligible individuals solely for failing to meet work reporting requirements
▪Democratic lawmakers intend to push for additional enforcement delays or a complete legislative repeal of Medicaid work requirements after taking control of Congress next year

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Democratic Party State Attorneys General U.S. healthcare policy Medicaid & state healthcare access Trump administration healthcare policy Public healthcare Healthcare Costs as Voter Issue Healthcare Access and Insurance Trump administration

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