US EditionGovernor Reynolds directs waiver submission for Medicaid work requirements
- Iowa HHS, directed by Governor Reynolds, submitted a waiver seeking work rules for Medicaid recipients.
- This action mirrors proposed state legislation to promote work and preserve Medicaid resources.
- The proposed legislation has exemptions, including age, disability, pregnancy, and substance use treatment.
- Reynolds stated, "If you are an able-bodied adult who can work, you should work."
- Iowa HHS will gather public input through a 30-day comment period and two public hearings.
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State seeks federal approval of Iowa Medicaid work requirements - Radio Iowa
The State of Iowa is seeking Trump Administration approval of work requirements for some of the 170,000 Iowa adults enrolled in Medicaid under expanded income guidelines. Governor Kim Reynolds said it’s about “promoting a culture of work” among “able bodied” adults under the age of 65 who get government-paid insurance coverage. The waiver request would […]
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds requests Medicaid work requirements waiver
DES MOINES, Iowa -- On Tuesday, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds instructed Health and Human Services to request a federal waiver to allow the state to implement Medicaid work requirements. According to the governor's office, the waiver follows legislation that's currently moving through the statehouse. That legislation requires those receiving Medicaid benefits to work a minimum of 80 hours a month to continue receiving benefits. The governor's offic…
Governor Submits Waiver for Medicaid Work Requirements - Mix 94.7 KMCH
Governor Kim Reynolds on Wednesday directed Iowa Health and Human Services to submit a waiver to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to establish work requirements for able-bodied Medicaid recipients. The waiver reflects pending Iowa House and Senate legislation, which includes the following exemptions in addition to other individually-approved exemptions: A person under 19 years old A person who is over 64 years old A person wh…
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