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Monday, October 19, 2026● Updated 12:00 PM ET
Insurance & ACA

Arizona Medicaid's sickest members face new paperwork under work rules

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More than 100,000 Arizonans on expansion Medicaid likely have chronic or complex conditions that could exempt them from work rules starting Jan. 1. In the first year, people can declare themselves medically frail, but proof may be needed later. Keep records of your diagnoses and treatments.

Source: Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting

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