BUZZ - The U.S. temporarily suspends the enforcement of Medicaid work requirements, leading to a rise in health insurance company stock prices

November 13 - ** Health insurance company Centene (CNC.N) saw its share price rise 2.5% in after-hours trading to $73.05; Molina Healthcare (MOH.N)'s share price rose 2.6% to $215

** The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has provided states with an optional transition period until June 30, 2027, to implement new Medicaid work requirements

** During this period, states will assess whether applicants meet the requirements or qualify for exemptions, but will not deny applications or terminate coverage solely for failure to meet these requirements

** Unless exemption criteria are met, the new requirements will take effect on January 1, 2027, for certain Medicaid applicants and beneficiaries aged 19 to 64

** As of the close of the previous trading day, CNC is up 73.2% year-to-date, and MOH is up 20.7% year-to-date

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