A Win and a Race: Court Removes “Significant Impairment” Requirement from Medicaid Work Requirement Exemption
A federal district court recently ruled that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) exceeded its authority by imposing a strict "significant impairment" test for Medicaid work requirement exemptions. This decision restores the original, broader definition of medical frailty established by Congress, creating new implementation challenges for states as they prepare for 2027 requirements.
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While this article focuses on Medicaid work requirements, it highlights the ongoing tension between federal agency rulemaking and Congressional intent regarding Medicaid eligibility and health-related exemptions, which is a critical factor for the future of Food is Medicine policy integration.
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