Coverage dated June 1, 2026

Administration sticks with Congress on Medicaid work mandate exemptions

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Monday outlined states’ obligations to implement upcoming Medicaid work requirements, issuing a rule that closely adheres to a list of exemptions already found in federal law.

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  1. NBC News

    Trump admin outlines who would be exempt from Medicaid work requirements (opens NBC News)

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    Pregnant women, parents of young children, veterans with disabilities and several other groups will be exempt from Medicaid’s new work requirements, the Trump administration said Monday

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Trump administration announces stricter rules for Medicaid work requirement (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Congressional leaders have described it as an effort to reduce “waste, fraud and abuse” in the program.

  3. Roll Call

    Administration sticks with Congress on Medicaid work mandate exemptions (opens Roll Call)

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    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Monday outlined states’ obligations to implement upcoming Medicaid work requirements, issuing a rule that closely adheres to a list of exemptions already found in federal law.

  4. UPI

    Trump administration unveils Medicaid work requirement (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The Trump administration unveiled a new rule Monday adding work requirements to Medicaid eligibility, attracting condemnation from patient groups.

  5. Newsweek

    Millions of Medicaid recipients face new work rules: Who is exempt? (opens Newsweek)

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    The requirements will take effect in 2027 and will apply to many adults receiving coverage through Medicaid expansion programs.

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