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IA SF2422

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health And Human Services

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires use of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) online service to verify immigration and citizenship status for public assistance program eligibility determinations
  • Sets SNAP (food stamps) gross income eligibility at 160% of the federal poverty level and counts income/resources of all household members, including those ineligible due to immigration status
  • Restricts SNAP eligibility to U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, Cuban/Haitian entrants, and residents under compacts of free association
  • Mandates delivery of all Medicaid benefits through managed care programs in compliance with federal regulations, except for fee-for-service benefits or those excluded by state plan/waiver as of January 1, 2027
  • Addresses retroactive eligibility provisions for Medicaid and the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, the medical assistance program, the Iowa health and wellness plan, and other programs under the purview of the department of health and human services and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3140.)

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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