Relating to matters under the purview of the department of health and human services, including the Iowa return to community program and reimbursement rates, and making appropriations

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill appropriates $2 million for FY 2026-2027 from the general fund of the state to the department of health and human services (HHS) to expand the Iowa return to community program. The bill requires HHS to submit a report to the governor and general assembly regarding the outcomes of the additional investment. Under current practice, the general assembly adopts provisions relating to HHS reimbursement rates each year in the annual HHS appropriations legislation. The bill provides for such HHS reimbursement rates for FY 2026-2027 but specifies that reimbursement for adult day care services provided under a home and community-based services waiver shall be increased by percent.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text