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Relating to the provision of Medicaid coverage and services to certain inmates under the Medicaid program
Topics:Crime & correctionsHealth careMedicaid
Same legislation: HF 2565
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 31, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 31, 2024
- Done: House committeeFebruary 14, 2024
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2565
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2565 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2565 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Iowa's health department would ask the federal government for permission to change how Medicaid works for certain people. This change would help people who are about to be released from prison get medical coverage and care more easily. It specifically affects people leaving public institutions who already qualify for Medicaid.1
Read the official explanation
This bill requires the department of health and human services (HHS) to submit a request to the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services of the United States department of health and human services for a waiver pursuant to the federal Medicaid reentry section 1115 demonstration opportunity to provide Medicaid coverage and services to facilitate continuity of care and improve care transitions to the community for individuals who are soon to be former inmates of a public institution, and who are otherwise eligible for Medicaid.
House subcommittee
Named January 31, 2024. On February 8, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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Lobbying
19 for · 0 against · 6 undecided · Who →
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