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Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 by Sen. John Kennedy
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Latest action · Feb 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
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