Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicaid could face new hurdles in maintaining their health coverage under a federal work requirement framework set to take effect in January.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released guidance for states on how to implement Medicaid work requirements, including new standards for determining which recipients qualify for exemptions based on medical conditions.

Gov. Abbott warns of 'challenging summer' after flesh-eating parasite found in Texas Under the new framework, having a medical condition alone may not be enough to receive an exemption from work requirements.