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A cancer survivor hoped to work — then she lost her Medicaid disability coverage
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A cancer survivor lost Medicaid disability coverage after new work requirements were applied, highlighting how state rules determine eligibility for health benefits based on illness severity.
WHY IT MATTERS
The case illustrates the immediate impact of Medicaid work mandates on individuals with serious health conditions, potentially forcing them to choose between employment and essential coverage.
As state governments grapple with how to determine who's sick enough to be excused from new Medicaid work requirements, some families are already struggling with what illnesses guarantee health coverage because of a disability.
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