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Legal·MO·September 24, 2026

Missouri Medicaid Enrollee Sues Over Trump Administration Work Requirement Exemption Rule

A Missouri Medicaid enrollee has filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration rule governing work requirement exemptions, alleging procedural failures resulted in coverage loss. The enrollee, Emily Byrd of Kansas City, lost Medicaid coverage twice due to what the complaint describes as duplicate letters, late notices, and inconsistent information from the Missouri Department of Social Services despite submitting requested documentation. The lawsuit targets federal rules on exemption processes tied to Medicaid work requirements. The case adds to ongoing litigation over state work requirement programs and their administrative burden on beneficiaries.

Why it matters

This lawsuit could affect how states administer work requirement exemptions and handle beneficiary appeals, potentially imposing new procedural safeguards or prompting CMS guidance on due process protections.

Managed Care

Read the full article at missouriindependent.com →

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