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IA SSB3140

SB

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health And Human Services

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) online service to verify immigration and citizenship status for public assistance program applicants.
  • Sets the gross countable monthly income threshold for SNAP eligibility at 160% of the federal poverty level and requires counting income and resources of all household members, including those ineligible to participate.
  • Limits SNAP eligibility to U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, Cuban/Haitian entrants, and individuals from compact of free association nations, with notification to USDA when eligibility cannot be verified.
  • Mandates that Medicaid benefits be delivered through managed care programs in compliance with federal regulations, except for fee-for-service benefits or those excluded under existing state plans or waivers effective July 1, 2026.
  • Establishes new provisions regarding retroactive eligibility limitations 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.(See SF 2422.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2422.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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