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Requires Work for Medicaid Recipients
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Requires Work for Medicaid Recipients

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Introduced1 year ago
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Why This Matters

This bill requires able-bodied adults on Medicaid to either work or volunteer for at least 20 hours a week to keep their benefits.

If you are an able-bodied adult on Medicaid, starting in 2026, you must work or volunteer at least 20 hours a week to keep your benefits.
Who this affects
able-bodied adults · Medicaid enrollees · 18 to 65 years old
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Starting January 1, 2026, able-bodied adults must work or volunteer to receive Medicaid benefits.
  2. 2Adults must work at least 20 hours a week or volunteer for the same amount to qualify.
  3. 3Certain groups, like caregivers and those with disabilities, are exempt from this requirement.
  4. 4The bill aims to encourage employment among Medicaid recipients who are physically able to work.
Read the detailed summary

Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act This bill establishes work requirements under Medicaid for able-bodied adults. Specifically, the bill requires individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 65 and who are not otherwise unable to work due to a medical condition, family situation, or other listed reason to work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week, based on a monthly average, in order to qualify for Medicaid.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 15, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Donald Trump
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