HR. 1279In Committee

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a community engagement requirement for certain individuals under the Medicaid program.

Establishes Medicaid community engagement requirements for certain adults, including monthly work or service hours and consequences for repeated noncompliance

What this bill does

Establishes Medicaid community engagement requirements for certain adults, including monthly work or service hours and consequences for repeated noncompliance

Key points
  • Require monthly community engagement hours
  • Prohibit federal payments for noncompliance
  • Allow state Medicaid disenrollment
  • Exempt specified individuals

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-13Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesHealthIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidNational and community serviceState and local government operations