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On the recordAugust 13, 2026
The Trump Administration’s definition of medical frailty far exceeds what is outlined in the law itself and creates additional onerous barriers for both patients and states.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Senators call for withdrawal of Medicaid rule

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