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IA SF2315

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Guth

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Excludes pension fund assets from consideration when determining MEPD asset eligibility, in addition to existing exclusions for retirement accounts and medical savings accounts

  • Requires the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to maintain a webpage for electronic payment of MEPD premiums

  • Clarifies that payment of a premium does not automatically confer program eligibility; premiums paid on behalf of ineligible individuals must be refunded

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/24/2026
Health and Human Services2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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