25 Democratic-led states

A federal judge denied 25 states' request to pause Medicaid work requirements, upholding a congressional mandate that requires Medicaid expansion states to impose 80-hour monthly work, education, or volunteer mandates for coverage. The states argued the rule's medical frailty exemptions were too narrow, but the judge ruled the January 1 deadline set by Congress must be met.

A federal judge denied 25 Democratic-led states’ request to block Medicaid work requirements, requiring states to meet a Jan. 1 deadline. The rule mandates that Medicaid recipients in 42 states and the District of Columbia work, attend school, or volunteer 80 hours monthly to retain coverage, with states arguing the new exemptions for medically frail individuals are too narrow and costly.

25 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the federal guidance narrows the 'medically frail' exemption, making it harder for disabled or ill individuals to remain on Medicaid. The lawsuit challenges the administration's interpretation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which mandates monthly work or community service for Medicaid recipients in expanded eligibility states.

The Trump administration has narrowed the definition of 'medically frail' for Medicaid exemptions from work requirements, causing concerns that many sick and disabled enrollees may lose coverage. States are struggling to comply with the new guidelines, which require assessing a person's ability to work, and 25 Democratic-led states plus DC have sued over the policy.

25 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements, challenging new federal guidance that narrows the 'medically frail' exemption. The lawsuit argues the guidance makes it difficult for disabled and ill individuals to remain on Medicaid.

25 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the 'medically frail' exemption is too narrow. The lawsuit challenges federal guidance that narrows who qualifies for exemptions from the 80-hour monthly work requirement under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

25 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the federal guidance narrows the definition of 'medically frail' and makes it harder for disabled or ill individuals to remain on Medicaid. The lawsuit challenges the implementation of work rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which requires Medicaid recipients in 40 states to work or engage in community service for 80 hours monthly.

25 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements, arguing the new federal guidance narrows the definition of 'medically frail' and makes it harder for disabled and ill individuals to remain on Medicaid. The lawsuit challenges the administration's implementation of work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which mandates 80 hours of monthly work or community service for Medicaid eligibility in expanded programs.

25 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the 'medically frail' exemption is too narrow. The lawsuit challenges federal guidance narrowing who qualifies for exemptions from the 80-hour monthly work requirement under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

President Trump's student-loan borrowing caps for advanced nursing programs take effect July 1, excluding them from a higher $200,000 cap. House Republicans advanced an amendment to include advanced nursing programs in the higher cap, while 25 Democratic-led states and other groups have sued the Department of Education, arguing the policy exacerbates healthcare worker shortages.