November 16th, 2021
Many states have already filed lawsuits against the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate. This includes lawsuits against the CMS Interim Final rule, the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) and the Federal Contractors rule. The Texas Attorney General (AG) Office announced it is also challenging the CMS Federal Contractors rules. Not sure what this means for providers yet, but you may need to continue to prepare for implementation until otherwise directed.
See links below for more info on lawsuits (Texas)
Texas AG Lawsuit Against CMS Interim Final Rule: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/global/images/20211115%20001%20Original%20Complaint.pdf?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Texas AG Restraining Order re: Federal Contractors Rule: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/global/images/Vaccine%20Mandate%20TRO.pdf?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Texas AG Petition re: OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS): https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/global/images/Petition%20for%20Review%20(to%20file)%20(1).pdf?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
