Healthcare Policy Shifts: Medicaid Work Requirements & Vaccine Reform
Key Questions
What new Medicaid work requirements has the White House announced?
The White House announced Medicaid work requirements for adults ages 19-64, with CBO estimates projecting up to 5 million people could lose coverage over a decade. An interim final rule on community engagement is due June 1.
What executive order did Trump sign regarding childhood vaccines?
Trump signed an executive order directing HHS to align childhood vaccine recommendations with a January assessment that calls for fewer vaccines. Hearings on vaccine safety are also scheduled.
What Medicaid demonstration program was selected for West Virginia?
West Virginia was chosen for the CCBHC Medicaid Demo program. Congress is returning with these Medicaid rules and related legislation looming.
White House announced new Medicaid work requirements for ages 19-64; CBO estimates 5 million could lose coverage over a decade. Trump signed executive order directing HHS to align childhood vaccine recommendations with January assessment calling for fewer vaccines. West Virginia selected for CCBHC Medicaid Demo. Congress returns with Medicaid rules looming; interim final rule on community engagement requirements due June 1. Hearings on gender-affirming care and COVID vaccine safety scheduled.