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IA HSB621
SB
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct biennial reviews of shelter care and qualified residential treatment provider costs compared to current reimbursement rates, with reports due to the governor and general assembly by October 1 following each review
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Mandates annual review of all Medicaid provider reimbursement rates, comparing Iowa's rates to Medicaid programs in contiguous states, states with comparable populations, and federal Medicare rates where applicable
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Requires annual report summarizing the Medicaid rate review to be submitted to the general assembly by December 1
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Beginning July 1, 2026, requires biennial review of home and community-based services waiver provider reimbursement rates with input from the public, providers, and stakeholders
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Waiver rate reviews must assess aggregate state costs, service utilization, and provider capacity to meet consumer demand, with proposed rate models and fiscal impact reports due to the general assembly by December 31
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to reporting requirements for the department of health and human services for shelter care, qualified residential treatment providers, and medical assistance provider reimbursement rates.(See HF 2518.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2518.
2/16/2026