Medicaid Work Requirements Act

Bill: 118-hr-1079
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2023-02-17
Policy area: Health
Latest action: action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-02-17
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Medicaid Work Requirements Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes work requirements under Medicaid for able-bodied adults. </p> <p>Specifically, the bill requires individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 65 and who are not otherwise unable to work due to a medical condition, family situation, or other listed reason to work at least 120 hours per month, participate in a work program or volunteer at least 80 hours per month, or some combination of these at least 80 hours per month, based on a monthly average, in order to qualify for Medicaid.</p>

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1079 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Gaetz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to implement a minimum work requirement for able-bodied adults enrolled in State Medicaid programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Work Requirements Act . 2. Work requirements for able-bodied adults Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking and at the end of paragraph (86); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (87) and inserting ; and ; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) beginning October 1, 2023, not provide medical assistance with respect to a month to an able-bodied adult (as defined in subsection (uu)(2)) that has not met the work requirement described in subsection (uu)(1) for such month. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (uu) Work requirement for able-Bodied adults (1) Work requirement described For purposes of subsection (a)(88), the work requirement described in this subsection with respect to an able-bodied adult and a month is that such adult satisfies at least one of the following with respect to such month: (A) The adult works 120 hours or more per month, or has a month income that is at least equal to the federal minimum wage, multiplied by 120 hours. (B) The adult volunteers for 80 hours or more per month. (C) The adult participates in a work program for at least 80 hours a month. (D) The adult participates in a combination of work, including volunteer work, and a work program for a total of at least 80 hours per month. (2) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Able-bodied adult The term able-bodied adult means any individual who is not— (i) under 18 years of age or over 65 years of age; (ii) physically or mentally unfit for employment, as determined by a physician or other medical professional; (iii) pregnant; (iv) the parent or caretaker of a dependent child under 6 years of age; (v) the parent or caretaker of an incapacitated person; (vi) complying with work requirements under a different program under State or Federal law; (vii) participating in a drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program (as defined in section 3(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008); or (viii) enrolled in a college or university, or a training program, at least half time. (B) Incapacitated person The term incapacitated person means an individual who is incapable of making decisions concerning the provision, withholding, or withdrawal of foods, liquid, or medical treatment under applicable law. (C) Work program The term work program means— (i) a program approved by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to section 236(a) of the Trade Act of 1974; or (ii) an employment or training program operated by a State or a political subdivision of a State. .