Last Updated: December 16, 2021

Lawsuit PDF: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Lawsuit

Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration challenging its “Vaccine Mandate Rule.” This mandate imposes an unprecedented federal vaccine decree on nearly every full-time employee, part-time employee, student, intern, volunteer, and contractor working at a wide range of healthcare facilities receiving Medicare or Medicaid funding.

Who is affected?
Healthcare worker and providers who participate in Medicaid.

What is the status of this mandate?
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Enforcement