Judge blocks Medicaid ‘medically frail’ definition

Politics · First reported 29 Oct, 19:15 · Updated 23:24

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A federal judge ruled the Trump administration’s Medicaid definition of “medically frail” unlawful and temporarily blocked states from having to determine medical frailty. The ruling also prevents enforcement of the definition in connection with work requirements, according to the available reporting.

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration’s Medicaid definition of “medically frail” unlawful.
The ruling temporarily halted states from having to determine medical frailty and blocked enforcement of the definition.
The Washington Examiner says the rule related to a strict version of Medicaid work requirements for recipients battling illness.

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Key facts

Ruling: The administration’s Medicaid definition of “medically frail” was ruled unlawful.
Effect described: States were temporarily excused from determining medical frailty; the other report says enforcement of the definition was blocked.
Judge: U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns.
Location and appointment: The right-side report places the judge in Boston and says former President Bill Clinton appointed him.