Senators Kennedy and Schmitt have proposed the Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act, mandating able-bodied adults without dependents to work or volunteer 20 hours weekly to retain Medicaid benefits. This move aims to save taxpayers over $100 billion in a decade. Advocates argue it would promote self-sufficiency and resource allocation for more vulnerable groups. However, critics warn that this could strip 36 million from coverage without effectively boosting employment, creating administrative barriers for those between jobs, and leaving legitimate beneficiaries at risk.
Medicaid work requirements can potentially lead to major coverage losses for millions without positively impacting employment rates for beneficiaries.
Senators introduced a bill aiming to reduce federal spending and promote workforce participation among able-bodied adults without dependents.
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