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KFF Health NewsApr 9, 2026Local News

States Face Another Challenge With Medicaid Work Rules: Staffing Shortages

Representative McBride's office intervened on behalf of a constituent to resolve a Medicaid coverage dispute with Delaware's state agency.

States Face Another Challenge With Medicaid Work Rules: Staffing Shortages
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State Medicaid agencies are struggling with severe staffing shortages as they prepare to implement new federal work requirements. These administrative hurdles, combined with increased verification frequencies, could lead to millions of eligible Americans losing health coverage due to backlogs and call center failures.

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