New Medicaid work rules could cause patients to lose coverage, rare disease advocates warn
New Medicaid work requirements could put rare disease patients’ coverage at risk. NORD CEO Pamela Gavin explains how families can prepare.
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The government wants to add work requirements to Medicaid, the health program for low‑income Americans. Rare disease advocates warn that these rules could cause many patients to lose their Medicaid coverage. They say people with serious illnesses often cannot work, so they would lose health care. NORD CEO Pamela Gavin advises families to learn about the changes and plan ahead.
Why it matters
Losing Medicaid could mean losing access to medicines and doctors for people with rare diseases. This could worsen their health and increase costs for families and the health system.
- What are the new Medicaid work rules?
- They would require some Medicaid recipients to work or look for work to keep their health insurance.
- Why do rare disease advocates oppose the rules?
- They say many patients with rare diseases cannot work, so they would lose coverage.
- Who is Pamela Gavin and what does she suggest?
- She is the CEO of NORD and she advises families to learn about the changes and prepare.
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New Medicaid work rules could cause patients to lose coverage, rare disease advocates warn
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