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

Bill 118 hr 10317, also known as the Community Engagement Requirement Act, aims to make changes to the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act. The main provision of this bill is the establishment of a community engagement requirement for certain individuals who are enrolled in Medicaid.

Under this requirement, individuals who are able-bodied and between the ages of 18 and 59 will be required to participate in community engagement activities in order to maintain their Medicaid coverage. These activities may include job training, education, volunteering, or other forms of community service.

The goal of this requirement is to encourage individuals to become more self-sufficient and to actively contribute to their communities. Supporters of the bill argue that it will help individuals gain valuable skills and experience that can lead to employment opportunities, ultimately reducing reliance on government assistance programs. Critics of the bill, however, argue that it may unfairly target low-income individuals who may already be struggling to make ends meet. They also raise concerns about the potential administrative burden of tracking and enforcing the community engagement requirement. Overall, the Community Engagement Requirement Act seeks to promote self-sufficiency and community involvement among certain Medicaid recipients. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.