HR 1079 United States House · 118th Congress

Medicaid Work Requirements Act

Summary
Medicaid Work Requirements 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 at least 120 hours per month, participate in a work program or volunteer at least 80 hours per month, or some combination of these at least 80 hours per month, based on a monthly average, in order to qualify for Medicaid.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 17, 2023 Last action Feb 24, 2023
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Feb 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb 17, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb 17, 2023
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Matt Gaetz
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