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Medicaid Cuts Force Struggles for Disabled Families

8/25/2025

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Freddie Elmore may lose Medicaid due to new requirements, needing to work 80 hours monthly while managing health issues and caring for his autistic son.
The Trump budget bill reduces Medicaid funding, tying coverage to economic productivity.
Experts caution that "medically frail" definitions could exclude many disabled individuals from Medicaid.
State-level exemption criteria may disadvantage individuals in red states.
Many chronically ill individuals, including those with Long Covid, find it difficult to meet work requirements.

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Story summary

Freddie Elmore may lose Medicaid due to new requirements, needing to work 80 hours monthly while managing health issues and caring for his autistic son.
The Trump budget bill reduces Medicaid funding, tying coverage to economic productivity.
Experts caution that "medically frail" definitions could exclude many disabled individuals from Medicaid.
State-level exemption criteria may disadvantage individuals in red states.
Many chronically ill individuals, including those with Long Covid, find it difficult to meet work requirements.