Bill > HB2138

This bill proposes to amend the Human Services Code in Pennsylvania to institute work requirements for medical assistance enrollees who are not exempt. Specifically, it requires the secretary to apply for a demonstration program under the Social Security Act to: 1) Establish a work requirement for medical assistance enrollees, who must work 20 hours per week, actively seek employment, or attend job training programs. Failure to comply will result in the enrollee losing coverage for set time periods. 2) Require able-bodied enrollees 19 years or older to verify their income or compliance with the work requirement on a biannual basis. 3) Allow the state to delay enrollment for individuals who fail to comply with the work requirement or verification. 4) Exempt certain enrollees, such as students, those receiving disability benefits, minors, seniors, pregnant women, and those with certain conditions or caregiving responsibilities. The bill also allows the state to align the work requirements with other assistance programs to reduce monitoring costs, and includes a potential medical assistance buy-in component for workers with disabilities.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

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