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IA HSB759

SB

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a pilot program within the Department of Health and Human Services to refurbish and recondition durable medical equipment (DME) purchased under Medicaid.
  • Requires the department to partner with a local affiliate of a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families.
  • Mandates an informational campaign to notify recipients and caregivers that DME must be returned to the nonprofit affiliate when no longer needed due to death or change in health status.
  • Requires annual reports to the General Assembly by October 31 detailing equipment purchased, collected, refurbished, distributed free of charge, and total program costs.
  • The pilot program is set to expire on July 1, 2030.

Legislative Description

A bill for an act establishing a pilot program in the department of health and human services to refurbish and recondition durable medical equipment purchased under the medical assistance program.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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