Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act

The Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act would establish work requirements for Medicaid eligibility. Under this proposal, able-bodied adults between ages 18 and 65 would need to work or volunteer an average of at least 20 hours per week to qualify for or maintain Medicaid coverage. The bill would provide exemptions for individuals unable to work due to medical conditions, family situations, or other specified reasons.

If enacted, this bill could significantly affect millions of Medicaid recipients by making continued health insurance coverage conditional on meeting work hour requirements. The practical impact would depend on how exemptions are defined and enforced, as well as how states implement the requirements. Currently, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to committee for consideration, but has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.