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Thursday, October 15, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Policy & Law

Five governors ask HHS to delay Medicaid work rules

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Leaders of Oregon, California, Maine, New Mexico and Virginia say they can't put the Jan. 1 requirement in place responsibly in under 100 days. Most affected adults must log 80 hours a month of work, volunteering or school.

Source: Becker's Hospital Review

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