Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act

The Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act would establish work requirements for Medicaid eligibility. Under this proposal, individuals between 18 and 65 years old who do not have a medical condition, family situation, or other qualifying reason preventing them from working would need to work or volunteer for at least 20 hours per week on average each month in order to qualify for Medicaid benefits.

If enacted, this bill could affect millions of Medicaid recipients by making their healthcare coverage contingent on meeting work hour requirements. Individuals with disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, or other exempting circumstances would be excluded from the requirement. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the Senate in February 2025, and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.