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HSB 248

A bill for an act relating to public assistance programs, work requirements for the Iowa health and wellness plan, an information technology fund, the public assistance modernization fund, and the Medicaid for employed people with disabilities program and program review and report.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa bill adds work requirements to health coverage, creates modernization funding, and restructures Medicaid for employed disabled individuals with program review requirements.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 948.
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Bill Summary · HSB 248

Legislative bill overview

HSB 248 modifies Iowa's public assistance programs by implementing work requirements for the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, establishing funding mechanisms through an information technology fund and public assistance modernization fund, and creating or adjusting the Medicaid for Employed People with Disabilities program. The bill also mandates program review and reporting requirements to assess these changes.

Why is this important

Work requirements for health coverage programs directly affect eligibility for thousands of Iowa residents receiving Medicaid-adjacent benefits. The funding mechanisms and program restructuring will reshape how the state administers public assistance, potentially impacting administrative efficiency, enrollment accessibility, and healthcare access for vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Work requirement implementation: Questions about whether exemptions exist for caregivers, students, disabled individuals, or those in rural areas with limited job opportunities; enforcement mechanisms and documentation requirements
  • IT infrastructure costs: Whether the information technology fund adequately addresses system modernization without creating implementation delays or errors that could wrongfully deny benefits
  • Program transition effects: Concerns about coverage gaps during transition periods and whether the Medicaid for Employed People with Disabilities program sufficiently supports individuals with work limitations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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