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S 1063 118th Congress Senate Health Medicaid Unemployment

Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act

Introduced: March 29, 2023 Introduced by: Kennedy, John Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
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Mar 29, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 29, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now March 29, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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