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This bill, known as the "Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act," proposes to implement work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in Medicaid starting January 1, 2026. Specifically, the bill would require able-bodied adult Medicaid recipients to work or volunteer for at least 20 hours per week on a monthly average to continue receiving medical assistance. The term "able-bodied adult" is carefully defined to exclude several groups, including individuals under 18 or over a certain age, those medically unfit for employment, pregnant women, primary caretakers of young children or children with serious medical conditions, those receiving unemployment compensation, and individuals participating in drug or alcohol treatment programs. The work requirement can be satisfied by either employment or volunteering, providing flexibility for recipients to maintain their Medicaid coverage. This legislation aims to encourage workforce participation among Medicaid recipients while providing exemptions for vulnerable populations who may face challenges in meeting such requirements.

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