Judge rejects states’ bid to pause Medicaid work requirements

Emily Olsen / healthcaredive - A federal judge this week said he wasn’t convinced that regulation detailing work requirements would cause irreparable harm to states. Still, the court will continue to hear the case.

AI Summary: A federal judge rejected a multi‑state request to pause implementation of Medicaid work requirement policies, finding insufficient grounds for an emergency stay. The ruling allows CMS guidance to remain in effect while legal challenges continue, leaving states and beneficiaries to navigate near‑term program changes amid ongoing litigation.