House advances broad public-assistance changes including ‘Work Without Worry’ and WIC restrictions
House File 2716, which combines Medicaid adjustments for people with disabilities, the 'Work Without Worry' employment provisions, SNAP/SNAP-error reporting, and restrictions on WIC eligibility, passed the House after lengthy debate and several adopted amendments; opponents warned of harm to infants, fiscal strain, and implementation risk.
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House File 2716 — a multi-division bill addressing Medicaid eligibility for employed people with disabilities, reimbursement adjustments for home-and-community-based services, work-incentive provisions branded "Work Without Worry," reporting on SNAP and Medicaid error rates, and restrictions on WIC eligibility — passed the House after extended floor debate and multiple amendments.
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