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This bill proposes to implement work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid, starting January 1, 2026. Specifically, the bill would require Medicaid recipients who are considered "able-bodied adults" to work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week on a monthly average in order to continue receiving medical assistance. The bill defines "able-bodied adults" with several important exemptions, including individuals under 18 or over a certain age, those medically certified as 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 rehabilitation programs. The work requirement can be satisfied either through employment (working 20+ hours per week) or volunteering (20+ hours per week), with the hours calculated on a monthly average basis. This legislation aims to encourage workforce participation among Medicaid recipients while providing flexibility and protecting vulnerable populations through multiple exemption categories.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/447/all-info