NJ bill would help Medicaid recipients meet new federal work requirements

Democrats advanced a bill Monday that aims to make it easier for people to find volunteer jobs that satisfy new Medicaid and food stamp work rules.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 500

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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With more than half a million New Jerseyans soon set to face new Medicaid work rules, lawmakers in New Jersey advanced a Democratic measure Monday that would make it easier to meet those requirements through volunteering.

Changes by the Trump administration to reduce federal spending on Medicaid will force some recipients to document that they spend at least 20 hours a week working, in school, or volunteering if they want …

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