S. 447 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Feb 6, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryMedicaid coverage tied to work requirements
This bill would create a new rule for Medicaid: adults ages 18 to 65 would need to work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week (on average each month) to keep their coverage. There are exceptions for people with medical conditions, certain family situations, and other specified reasons.
How it affects you
If you're an able-bodied adult between 18 and 65 who relies on Medicaid, this would directly affect you—you'd need to meet the work requirement to stay enrolled. People with disabilities, medical conditions, or qualifying life situations would be exempt. The change would not affect those over 65, children, or people currently unable to work for listed reasons.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Feb 6, 2025)
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
This bill establishes work requirements under Medicaid for able-bodied adults.
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 or volunteer at least 20 hours per week, based on a monthly average, in order to qualify for Medicaid.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 447
A BILL
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
Sponsor: Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) · Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 6, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.”