Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that extends and expands Medicaid work requirements in Iowa.

Highlights:

• Extends and expands mandatory Medicaid work requirements in Iowa for the continued existence of the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, also known as IHAWP, the Medicaid coverage available for low-income, able-bodied adults ages 19 to 64 (Sec. 1).

• Increases the amount of hours individuals are required to work to continue receiving coverage from 20 to 80 hours each month (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes certain exceptions to the proposed IHAWP work requirements, including for people with disabilities, in substance abuse treatment programs for a period of up to six months and those with children under age 6 (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that Iowa HHS would be required to seek a waiver from the federal government to implement these work requirements, and if the federal government does not allow for work requirements to be implemented, the legislation directs the Iowa HHS to discontinue IHAWP with a provision to implement an alternative plan if ending the program is not allowed (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that extends and expands Medicaid work requirements in Iowa.

Highlights:

• Extends and expands mandatory Medicaid work requirements in Iowa for the continued existence of the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, also known as IHAWP, the Medicaid coverage available for low-income, able-bodied adults ages 19 to 64 (Sec. 1).

• Increases the amount of hours individuals are required to work to continue receiving coverage from 20 to 80 hours each month (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes certain exceptions to the proposed IHAWP work requirements, including for people with disabilities, in substance abuse treatment programs for a period of up to six months and those with children under age 6 (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that Iowa HHS would be required to seek a waiver from the federal government to implement these work requirements, and if the federal government does not allow for work requirements to be implemented, the legislation directs the Iowa HHS to discontinue IHAWP with a provision to implement an alternative plan if ending the program is not allowed (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that extends and expands Medicaid work requirements in Iowa.

Highlights:

• Extends and expands mandatory Medicaid work requirements in Iowa for the continued existence of the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, also known as IHAWP, the Medicaid coverage available for low-income, able-bodied adults ages 19 to 64 (Sec. 1).

• Increases the amount of hours individuals are required to work to continue receiving coverage from 20 to 80 hours each month (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes certain exceptions to the proposed IHAWP work requirements, including for people with disabilities, in substance abuse treatment programs for a period of up to six months and those with children under age 6 (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that Iowa HHS would be required to seek a waiver from the federal government to implement these work requirements, and if the federal government does not allow for work requirements to be implemented, the legislation directs the Iowa HHS to discontinue IHAWP with a provision to implement an alternative plan if ending the program is not allowed (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that extends and expands Medicaid work requirements in Iowa.

Highlights:

• Extends and expands mandatory Medicaid work requirements in Iowa for the continued existence of the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, also known as IHAWP, the Medicaid coverage available for low-income, able-bodied adults ages 19 to 64 (Sec. 1).

• Increases the amount of hours individuals are required to work to continue receiving coverage from 20 to 80 hours each month (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes certain exceptions to the proposed IHAWP work requirements, including for people with disabilities, in substance abuse treatment programs for a period of up to six months and those with children under age 6 (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that Iowa HHS would be required to seek a waiver from the federal government to implement these work requirements, and if the federal government does not allow for work requirements to be implemented, the legislation directs the Iowa HHS to discontinue IHAWP with a provision to implement an alternative plan if ending the program is not allowed (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text