Providing medicaid expansion to able-bodied adults who comply with community engagement requirements

This bill would expand Medicaid coverage in Montana to able-bodied adults who meet specific community engagement requirements, such as participating in workforce development programs. It requires the Department of Public Health and Human Services to apply for a federal waiver by December 1, 2025, and only expand eligibility if the waiver is approved. The bill also mandates that newly eligible adults undergo eligibility redeterminations twice yearly, removes automatic renewals, and establishes a lifetime benefit limit for this group. Additionally, it directs the department to contract with private entities to provide workforce training focused on high-demand occupations like healthcare and cybersecurity.