What does Preamble of Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment would implement a minimum work requirement for able-bodied adults enrolled in State Medicaid programs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act.

What does WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR ABLE-BODIED ADULTS. of Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to establish work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving medical assistance. Beginning January 1, 2026, medical assistance will not be provided to able-bodied adults who have not met the work requirement for a given month. The work requirement is satisfied if an adult works or volunteers at least 20 hours per week, based on a monthly average. An 'able-bodied adult' is defined as an individual who is not under 18 or over 65, medically unfit, pregnant, a primary parent/caretaker of a young child or child with a serious medical condition, receiving unemployment compensation and complying with work requirements, or participating in a drug/alcohol treatment program.

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Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act

Last updated: 2/6/2025 · Introduced: 2/6/2025

Author: John Kennedy (R-LA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a minimum work requirement for able-bodied adults to receive Medicaid benefits, requiring them to work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week on average.
The legislation defines 'able-bodied adults' as individuals between 18 and 65 who are not medically unfit, pregnant, primary caregivers, or participating in certain qualifying programs.
Medicaid assistance will be denied to able-bodied adults who fail to meet the work requirement, beginning January 1, 2026.

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