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Biden v. Missouri (US 21A240 and 21A241 per curiam 1/13/22) Health Care Workers COVID-10 Vaccine Rules 

OSHA LogoPER CURIAM.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which provide health insurance for millions of elderly, disabled, and low income Americans. In November 2021, the Secretary announced that, in order to receive Medicare and Medicaid funding, participating facilities must ensure that their staff—unless exempt for medical or religious reasons—are vaccinated against COVID–19. 86 Fed. Reg. 61555 (2021). Two District Courts enjoined enforcement of the rule, and the Government now asks us to stay those injunctions. Agreeing that it is entitled to such relief, we grant the applications.

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21a240_d18e.pdf