(i) In order to maintain enrollment in the Medicaid program,
a Medicaid enrollee shall be gainfully employed or self-employed
for at least twenty hours a week, complete twelve job training
program-related activities a month or be actively seeking
employment as verified by the department.
(ii) A Medicaid enrollee who complies with subparagraph (i)
may receive Medicaid premiums or cost sharing reductions or
other incentives beginning in year two of employment.
(iii) A Medicaid enrollee who has failed to comply with
subparagraph (i) shall cease to be eligible for enrollment in
the Medicaid program and to receive Medicaid benefits for the
following periods:
(A) For a first violation, a period of three months.
(B) For a second violation, a period of six months.
(C) For a third violation, a period of one year.
(D) For a fourth violation, a period of two years or greater
as determined necessary by the department for the purpose of
this section.
(2) Requiring a Medicaid enrollee who is eighteen years of
age or older and physically and mentally capable of work to
verify on a biannual basis or by request of the department the
Medicaid enrollee's family income or the Medicaid enrollee's pay
stubs or equivalent documentation with the department for the
purpose of ensuring compliance with paragraph (1).
(3) Except as provided under paragraph (4), prohibiting an
individual from enrolling in the Medicaid program and receiving
Medicaid benefits if the individual has failed to comply with
paragraphs (1) and (2).
(4) Exempting a Medicaid enrollee from the requirements
under paragraphs (1) and (2) under any of the following
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