Kotek asks feds to delay Medicaid work requirements

Oregon officials are requesting a delay from the federal government regarding Medicaid work requirements. The state argues it lacks sufficient time to implement the rules without jeopardizing health coverage for eligible residents.
Oregon says it doesn’t have enough time to put the rules in place without risking eligible people’s health coverage.
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