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This bill establishes Medicaid work requirements in Vermont. It requires able-bodied adults aged 19-64 enrolled in Medicaid to work or engage in other qualifying activities, such as job search, education, or community service, for at least 80 hours per month to maintain their Medicaid eligibility. The bill provides exemptions for certain populations, such as pregnant women, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities or health-related barriers to employment. Medicaid beneficiaries subject to the work requirements must report their participation monthly, and failure to comply may lead to a suspension of benefits, with opportunities to reactivate eligibility. The bill also directs the Secretary of Human Services to apply for a Medicaid Section 1115 waiver to implement these work requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2018/H.823