Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act

This bill adds a work requirement for Medicaid eligibility for able-bodied adults aged 18-65 who are not exempt. Starting January 2024, individuals must work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week (averaged monthly) to maintain Medicaid coverage, or lose benefits for that month. Exemptions include people under 18 or over 65, pregnant individuals, caregivers of young children, those with medical limitations, or people in job training programs. The policy directly affects non-disabled adults in this age group who don’t meet the work threshold, with states administering the new requirement.