118th Congress Health
H.R. 1551: Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
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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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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Amendments
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Cosponsors
- Mary Miller R-ILOriginal
- Jake Ellzey R-TX
- Glenn Grothman R-WI
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History
- Introduced in the House by Jacob LaTurner.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.