Bill119th CongressFiled Feb 6, 2025Health
S. 447
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 6, 2025)
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 just happenedFeb 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 6, 2025
- Feb 6, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Feb 6, 2025IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate