Senate Bill 1150
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Medicaid Reform and Personal Responsibility Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 17, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1150
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Medicaid Reform and Personal Responsibility Act of 2017
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to impose a work requirement upon enrollees who are able-bodied adults without dependents. Specifically, such enrollees must spend at least 20 hours per week working in a job, receiving on-the-job training, obtaining job skills, or doing community service. Such enrollees must also annually register with the state as employed or as unemployed and actively looking for employment.
May 17, 2017
05/17/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3012-3013)
05/17/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:27 PM