New Medicaid eligibility rules add more obstacles for work exemptions
From Montana News by Montana Public Radio
June 9, 2026 · 2 min
About this episode
The episode discusses new federal Medicaid eligibility rules that may complicate access for Montanans.
Federal officials released the final rules for Medicaid requirements this week. Hiding among the nearly 400 pages of regulations is a significant change that could make it harder for Montanans to stay on the public health insurance program.
Topics covered
- Medicaid
- health insurance
- regulations
- Montana
- public health
Keywords
- Medicaid
- eligibility
- Montana
- health insurance
- federal regulations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Montana Public Radio, Federal officials
Places: Montana
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