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Blue States Sue Trump Admin Over New Medicaid Work Rule Restrictions on Health Care Access

A coalition of 25 states is suing the Trump administration over a new Medicaid work rule aimed at preventing fraud, claiming it unlawfully restricts access to healthcare.

A coalition of 25 states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, claiming they unlawfully restrict access to healthcare and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. The policy aims to prevent fraud but critics argue it is too broad and will drive more people off the program. The lawsuit argues that the rule violates federal law and state laws governing Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. The court's decision could have significant implications for Medicaid recipients across the country.

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