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Lawyers for the Oregon Legislature Say Cover Oregon Lacks Authority to Move to Federal Exchange

The House Republican Office sought a legal opinion from legislative counsel on this issue.  

 

Lawyers determined that Cover Oregon is not granted the legal authority to move to healthcare.gov without legislative amendments to state law.

 

One interpretation of this opinion is that the Oregon legislature will have to meet in special session to amend state laws.

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