# Medicaid Work Rules Threaten Sick Pennsylvanians | Spokane News

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Podcast: [Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664)
Published: 2026-07-13T04:30:09+00:00
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## Resource

Starting January 1st, Pennsylvania Medicaid recipients must prove they’re working 80 hours a month—or risk losing coverage, unless deemed “medically frail,” a status now requiring strict proof of inability to work. This move, part of a sweeping bill aimed at cutting Medicaid spending, sparks alarm among advocates and patients like 62-year-old Felix White, who relies on Medicaid for insulin and care but struggles to find work. The new rules could trap vulnerable individuals in a deadly cycle: losing coverage means losing access to care, making it harder to work—and thus, losing coverage. Pennsylvania joins 25 other states suing over the policy’s complexity and cost, arguing it could endanger public health and undo years of preparation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1a90c6b95b25a37b

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