States will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied a request from 25 Democratic-led states, including Maryland, to pause implementation of the rule. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/31/r...

Judge rejects states’ bid to block Medicaid work rules - Maryland MattersStates will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied a request from 25 Democratic-led states, including Maryland, to pause implementatio...marylandmatters.org