Chronically Ill Face Confusion Over Medicaid Work Rules and 'Medically Frail' Exemption

New Medicaid work requirements include a 'medically frail' exemption, but patients, advocates, and healthcare experts warn that the complex documentation process may cause millions to lose coverage. Chronically ill individuals struggling with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis face barriers in proving their eligibility for exemptions. The confusion surrounding eligibility criteria and proof requirements threatens healthcare access for vulnerable populations who cannot meet work obligations due to their medical conditions. Advocates urge clearer guidance and streamlined processes to protect coverage for those legitimately unable to work.