Judge overturns Trump's definition of 'medically frail,' blocks attempt to narrow eligibility

A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration went too far in its attempt to add new conditions to what it means to be "medically frail" in order to escape new community service requirements for Medicaid.

Judge overturns Trump's definition of 'medically frail,' blocks attempt to narrow eligibility

TL;DR

  • A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration's new conditions for defining "medically frail."
  • The administration attempted to narrow eligibility for certain Medicaid benefits.
  • The ruling specifically addresses new community service requirements for Medicaid.