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

USA119th CongressHR-1279| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
Aaron Bean

Aaron Bean

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (4)
Scott Franklin (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Social Security Act by establishing a community engagement requirement for certain individuals receiving Medicaid benefits. It mandates that applicable beneficiaries engage in work, community service, or a work program for a minimum of 80 hours per month to maintain federal funding eligibility. The requirement specifies several ways to meet the 80-hour threshold, including paid employment, community service, or participation in approved work programs. Importantly, numerous exemptions are provided for individuals who are under 18 or over 65, pregnant, physically or mentally unfit for employment, parents or caretakers, or enrolled in educational programs, among others. If an applicable individual fails to meet this engagement requirement for three or more months in a calendar year, states would no longer receive federal financial participation for their medical assistance. Furthermore, states would be granted the option to disenroll these non-compliant individuals from their Medicaid programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10317
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a community engagement requirement for certain individuals under the Medicaid program.
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10317
    To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a community engagement requirement for certain individuals under the Medicaid program.


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Employment and training programsGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidNational and community serviceState and local government operationsTemporary and part-time employment

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

USA119th CongressHR-1279| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This bill proposes to amend the Social Security Act by establishing a community engagement requirement for certain individuals receiving Medicaid benefits. It mandates that applicable beneficiaries engage in work, community service, or a work program for a minimum of 80 hours per month to maintain federal funding eligibility. The requirement specifies several ways to meet the 80-hour threshold, including paid employment, community service, or participation in approved work programs. Importantly, numerous exemptions are provided for individuals who are under 18 or over 65, pregnant, physically or mentally unfit for employment, parents or caretakers, or enrolled in educational programs, among others. If an applicable individual fails to meet this engagement requirement for three or more months in a calendar year, states would no longer receive federal financial participation for their medical assistance. Furthermore, states would be granted the option to disenroll these non-compliant individuals from their Medicaid programs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10317
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a community engagement requirement for certain individuals under the Medicaid program.
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10317
    To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a community engagement requirement for certain individuals under the Medicaid program.


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aaron Bean

Aaron Bean

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (4)
Scott Franklin (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employment and training programsGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidNational and community serviceState and local government operationsTemporary and part-time employment