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This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Social Services to seek a federal Medicaid waiver that would create a new work requirement for certain Medicaid recipients. Specifically, the bill targets Medicaid beneficiaries between the ages of 20 and 30, proposing that these young adults would be required to work at least 20 hours per week while maintaining their Medicaid health coverage. The primary goal of the bill is to address employment barriers for young adult Medicaid recipients who may currently be hesitant to seek work due to concerns about losing their healthcare benefits. By implementing this waiver, the state aims to encourage employment among young Medicaid beneficiaries while providing a safety net that ensures continued access to healthcare services. The bill would need federal approval to implement the Medicaid waiver, which would create a new pathway for young adults to remain employed and maintain their health insurance coverage simultaneously.

Health and Social Services

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