Boston court hears work rule case and will rule in coming weeks
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On October 22, 2026, a Boston federal court heard states argue the health secretary exceeded authority on work rule exemptions, as STAT reported. The judge said a ruling would come in the coming weeks, and states have about 70 days to put the rule in place.
The Justice Department said Congress gave the secretary that latitude.
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STAT (Morning Rounds, October 23, 2026), reporter present at the hearing; U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts — Massachusetts v. Oz, No. 1:26-cv-12962Sources for your board packet
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Massachusetts v. Oz and other court challenges
FQHC Talent. (2026, October 22). Boston court hears work rule case and will rule in coming weeks. Source: STAT (Morning Rounds, October 23, 2026), reporter present at the hearing; U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts — Massachusetts v. Oz, No. 1:26-cv-12962. Retrieved October 27, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/massachusetts-v-oz-summary-judgment-hearing-held-october-2026
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