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HR. 1059 · 119th Congress

Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act

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Bill details

Introduced: 2/6/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill ID: 119hr1059
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Summary

Introduced in House

Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid 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 or volunteer at least 20 hours per week, based on a monthly average, in order to qualify for Medicaid.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 2/6/2025

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3/16/2026

The Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act establishes work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in Medicaid. • This policy could affect local healthcare access for individuals who may need to meet new work requirements to maintain their Medicaid eligibility. • Local employers may experience changes in the labor market as individuals seek work or volunteer opportunities to comply with the new requirements. • There may be questions about how the work requirements will be implemented and monitored, particularly regarding exemptions for those with medical conditions or other qualifying factors. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.

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