🌅 Good morning, RootBadger. Friday brings a federal court ruling on Medicaid rules and a simple way to plan some time outside.
🗞️ Reuters morning read: A federal judge in Boston blocked part of a Trump administration rule that narrowed which Medicaid recipients could qualify as medically frail under work-requirement exemptions. Reuters reports that the judge sided with 25 states and the District of Columbia, warning that the narrower definition could jeopardize continuity of care for eligible people with serious medical conditions. The broader law is scheduled to require many adults ages 19–64 to complete 80 hours of work or community engagement each month, or attend school at least half time, beginning January 1, 2027.
Read more: Reuters — U.S. judge blocks limits to Medicaid work-requirement exceptions
🍂 Useful this morning: Looking for a low-key weekend outing? The National Park Service's fall hub gathers seasonal trip ideas, activities, and park stories in one place. Pick a nearby site, then open that park's own Plan Your Visit and Current Conditions pages before leaving—hours, road access, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly.
Source: National Park Service — Fall season ideas and planning
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