A wave of new federal work requirements is set to impact millions of Medicaid recipients across the United States, prompting significant changes to health coverage in various states. Oregon is preparing to notify 600,000 members of the Oregon Health Plan about upcoming work requirements that could complicate their access to healthcare. Similar concerns are emerging in New Mexico, where information sessions are being organized to inform residents of the impending changes. These new rules may disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, with experts warning that rural communities and young adults could face the greatest challenges in meeting the new criteria. In Kentucky and Ohio, officials are urging residents to prepare for the adjustments as they navigate the complexities of the forthcoming Medicaid modifications. As states mobilize to implement these changes, advocates are raising alarms about the potential loss of coverage for thousands of individuals across the country.