Commonwealth of Massachusetts et al. v. Oz et al.

Docket No.
1:26-cv-12962
District Court
Massachusetts

Goal

  • Block enforcement of agency action
  • Declare that agency action is unlawful
  • Vacate agency action

Litigation Content

Why This Matters:

Why This Matters:

A coalition of states allege that a federal rule to implement Medicaid work and community engagement requirements violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the Spending Clause. The rule, the states argue, is inconsistent with newly established Medicaid work requirements and will make it harder for vulnerable Americans to maintain coverage that they should otherwise qualify for. The rule will also impose significant documentation requirements on patients to prove that a medical condition impairs their ability to work or volunteer.

Potential Impact:

Potential Impact:

Administrative burdens could result in a loss of Medicaid coverage for millions of otherwise eligible patients and reduce access to care for vulnerable populations.

Litigation Information

Current Status

Briefing is ongoing