Dawson County gets temporary waiver from Medicaid work rules following Tyson plant closure

Federal officials have approved a temporary exemption from new Medicaid work requirements to Dawson County

July 17, 2026Updated: July 17, 2026

By Nebraska Examiner

Dawson County gets temporary waiver from Medicaid work rules following Tyson plant closure

The Tyson beef plant in Lexington, shown in December, is set to close around Jan. 20, eliminating 3,212 jobs. (Photo by Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)

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