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Legal·PA·June 29, 2026

Pennsylvania Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Federal Medicaid Work Requirement Rules

Pennsylvania has joined a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirement rules. The litigation challenges federal restrictions on how states can handle applicants deemed medically frail, a term that lacks a standardized definition in Medicaid policy. The lawsuit represents a coordinated state effort to block implementation of the work requirement framework. This legal action creates compliance uncertainty for managed care organizations operating in participating states as they await court resolution on exemption criteria and enrollment procedures.

Why it matters for managed care

MCOs in Pennsylvania and other plaintiff states face operational uncertainty around member eligibility determinations, exemption processing, and potential enrollment disruptions pending litigation outcome.

Managed Care

Read the full article at penncapital-star.com
Also covered by:beckershospitalreview.comthehill.comstatnews.comstatnews.comspotlightpa.orgctmirror.orghealthcaredive.comfloridaphoenix.comccf.georgetown.edu

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