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IA HF2264
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ken Croken
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AI Summary
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Establishes a minimum hourly wage of $15.20 for home health aides reimbursed through Iowa's Medicaid program for fiscal year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027).
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to adjust the labor portion and wage rate within the Medicare Low Utilization Payment Adjustment (LUPA) methodology to achieve the $15.20 minimum.
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Maintains the current LUPA reimbursement methodology with state geographic wage adjustments for home health agency payments.
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Appropriates an unspecified "sufficient amount" from the state general fund to HHS to cover increased reimbursements for home health program services and home and community-based services waiver services.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the minimum per hour wage provided to home health aides under the Medicaid program, and making an appropriation.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 193.
2/3/2026