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WY SF0097

WY SF0097
Medicaid and SNAP-eligibility requirements-2.


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Introduced
02/15/2018
In Committee
03/01/2018
Crossed Over
02/27/2018
Passed
Dead
03/15/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Budget Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to welfare; requiring Medicaid recipients to comply with specified work or volunteer requirements as a condition of continuing eligibility; providing exceptions; requiring the department of health to apply for a federal waiver relating to these requirements; prohibiting specified actions relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; specifying federal waiver requirements relating to child care and Medicaid; requiring rulemaking; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill requires Medicaid recipients in Wyoming to comply with specified work, school, or volunteer requirements as a condition of continuing eligibility, with some exceptions. It directs the Department of Health to apply for a federal waiver to implement these requirements. The bill also prohibits the Department of Family Services from applying for a waiver or carrying out any state plan amendments regarding work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Additionally, it specifies that any federal savings from the Medicaid waiver implementation shall be used to support child care programs for Medicaid recipients who are employed, attending school, or participating in employment and training programs. The bill is effective January 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

postponed indefinitely (on 03/06/2018)

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