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HOUSE 1279119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a community engagement requirement for certain individuals under the Medicaid program.

Last Action
2/13/2025

Actions

  • 2025-02-13Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-02-13Introduced in House
  • 2025-02-13Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-02-13 (00)

This bill establishes community engagement requirements (i.e., work requirements) for certain adults under Medicaid.

Specifically, the bill requires individuals ages 18 through 65 to work, engage in community service, or participate in a work program (or a combination of these) for at least 80 hours per month. The bill prohibits federal payments for, and allows state Medicaid programs to disenroll, individuals who do not meet these requirements for three or more months in a year.

The requirements do not apply to individuals who are (1) physically or mentally unfit to work, (2) pregnant, (3) parents or caretakers of children or incapacitated individuals, (4) complying with work requirements for other federal programs, (5) participating in a drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program, or (6) enrolled at least half-time in school.

Cosponsors (4)

  • Randy Weber (R-TX)
  • Mike Kennedy (R-UT)
  • Scott Franklin (R-FL)
  • Harriet Hageman (R-WY)

Subjects

  • Employment and training programs
  • Government information and archives
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Medicaid
  • National and community service
  • State and local government operations
  • Temporary and part-time employment
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