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IA SF2315
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Guth
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AI Summary
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Expands Medicaid for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MEPD) eligibility from families with income below 250% of the federal poverty level to those below 300% of the federal poverty level
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Excludes pension fund assets from consideration when determining MEPD asset eligibility, in addition to existing exclusions for retirement accounts and medical savings accounts
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Requires the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to maintain a webpage for electronic payment of MEPD premiums
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Clarifies that payment of a premium does not automatically confer program eligibility; premiums paid on behalf of ineligible individuals must be refunded
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Maintains existing premium requirements based on a sliding fee schedule for individuals whose income exceeds 150% of the federal poverty guidelines
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to eligibility for the Medicaid for employed persons with disabilities program.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Costello, Donahue, and Warme. S.J. 392.
2/24/2026