West Virginia HB5645 establishes Medicaid program integrity and work requirements.

West Virginia HB5645 introduces work requirements for Medicaid eligibility and mandates verification of citizenship or eligible alien status. It defines terms such as "expansion population" and "non-expansion population." The bill requires the Bureau for Medical Services to implement work requirements for applicable individuals by December 31, 2026, and ensures no individual is enrolled unless they demonstrate compliance with work requirements for the preceding three months. It mandates documentary evidence of compliance and prohibits self-attestation.

West Virginia HB5645 establishes Medicaid program integrity and work requirements.

West Virginia HB5645 introduces work requirements for Medicaid eligibility and mandates verification of citizenship or eligible alien status. It defines terms such as "expansion population" and "non-expansion population." The bill requires the Bureau for Medical Services to implement work requirements for applicable individuals by December 31, 2026, and ensures no individual is enrolled unless they demonstrate compliance with work requirements for the preceding three months. It mandates documentary evidence of compliance and prohibits self-attestation.