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Sunday, October 25, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Policy & Law

State Medicaid chiefs trade notes with under 80 days until work rules start

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Officials who oversee coverage for 73 million Americans met this week to share plans for the new requirements. A major worry is how to apply the exemption for people who are medically frail. If you're on Medicaid, keep your address current and answer any letters from your state quickly.

Source: STAT

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