AN ACT AUTHORIZING A MEDICAID WAIVER TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ADULT MEDICAID RECIPIENTS TO WORK.

SB 167 would authorize Connecticut's Medicaid program to seek a federal waiver requiring adult Medicaid recipients aged 20-30 to work 20 hours per week without losing their coverage. This policy change directly affects young adults in that age group who currently receive Medicaid benefits. The key provision eliminates the fear of losing Medicaid if they secure employment, as the waiver would prevent benefit termination for meeting the work requirement. The bill's stated purpose is to reduce barriers for this group in obtaining employment.