CMS Rule Threatens Medicaid Protections for Bleeding Disorders

The new rule states that having a “serious or complex medical condition,” such as bleeding disorder, will no longer automatically exempt a person from a work requirement, instead requiring states to determine whether the condition significantly limits someone’s ability to meet work requirements. This could create an administrative barrier that could cause people with bleeding disorders to lose coverage.

Source: National Bleeding Disorders Foundation, NBDF Notes, June 2026