118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1551 — Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act

“To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to implement a minimum work requirement for able-bodied adults enrolled in State Medicaid programs.”

Health

Introduced Mar 10, 2023

Last action Mar 17, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 10, 2023

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Referred

Mar 17, 2023

E&C

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Mar 17, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 10, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 10, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.