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Jim Banks: "The Medicaid, uh, reforms would affect able-bodied Americans. Those who are sitting at home who can work, who don't work, who don't have a sick kid or a sick mom. They shouldn't receive Medicaid without working."

Jim Banks accurately describes the proposed Medicaid reforms that would require able-bodied adults without dependents to work or volunteer to maintain Medicaid eligibility.

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The claim quotes Jim Banks stating that Medicaid reforms would affect able-bodied Americans who are not working and do not have sick dependents, implying they should not receive Medicaid without working. The search results confirm that House Republicans have proposed Medicaid work requirements targeting able-bodied adults without young children or significant caregiving responsibilities. These proposals generally require such individuals to work or volunteer a minimum number of hours per week or month to remain eligible for Medicaid benefits.

The reforms aim to encourage workforce participation and reduce unnecessary spending, consistent with Banks' statement. The sources specify that these requirements would apply starting in 2026 and focus on healthy adults without dependents, matching the description given by Banks.

Therefore, the claim is factually accurate and contextually true based on the available information about the proposed Medicaid reforms.

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