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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2018 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to welfare; requiring Medicaid recipients to comply with specified work or volunteer requirements as a condition of continuing eligibility; providing exceptions; requiring the department of health to apply for a federal waiver relating to these requirements; prohibiting specified actions relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; specifying federal waiver requirements relating to child care and Medicaid; requiring rulemaking; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to require Medicaid recipients in Wyoming to comply with certain work or volunteer requirements as a condition of continued eligibility, with some exceptions. The bill also prohibits the state from applying for waivers or making plan amendments related to work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill requires the Department of Health to apply for a federal waiver to implement the Medicaid work requirements and authorizes using any federal savings to support child care programs for Medicaid recipients who are employed, in school, or participating in an employment/training program. The bill also requires the Department to promulgate rules to implement these provisions.
Sponsors (8)
Donald Burkhart (R)*,
Scott Clem (R)*,
Timothy Hallinan (R)*,
Dan Laursen (R)*,
Tyler Lindholm (R)*,
Ogden Driskill (R),
Larry Hicks (R),
Ray Peterson (R),
Last Action
Failed Introduction 34-24-2-0-0 (on 02/15/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wyoleg.gov/2018/Digest/HB0148.pdf |
| State Bill Page | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2018/Digest/HB0148.pdf |
| BillText | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2018/Introduced/HB0148.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2018/Fiscal/HB0148.pdf |
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