AMA Urges States to Use Full Extension for Medicaid Work Rules

“For patients across the country, losing Medicaid coverage can mean losing access to ongoing care, being unable to afford medication, and worse health outcomes. The additional six months will give states critical time to address these challenges and help prevent eligible patients from being improperly disenrolled.

Patients should not lose this critical lifeline because of technical problems, administrative delays, or state systems that are not ready.