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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HSB 621: Relating to reporting requirements for the department of health and human services for shelter care, qualified residential treatment providers, and medical assistance provider reimbursement rates

Became HF 2518 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to reporting requirements for the department of health and human services (HHS) for shelter care, qualified residential treatment providers, and medical assistance provider reimbursement rates. The bill requires that upon implementation of a uniform cost report for shelter care and qualified residential treatment providers, HHS shall biennially conduct a rate review. On or before October of the calendar year following completion of the review, HHS shall report the results of the review and provide recommendations for rate adjustments to the governor and the general assembly.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

See the fiscal note

3 million for FY 2027, of which the State cost is $650,000 and the federal cost is $650,000. Source Department of Health and Human Services /s/ Jennifer Acton March 12, 2026 Doc ID 1601862 The fiscal note for this Bill was prepared pursuant to Joint Rule 17 an…

House subcommittee · named January 26, 2026

  • Rep. Ann Meyer (R) · ann.meyer@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers (D) · timi.brown-powers@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Hans C. Wilz (R) · hans.wilz@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 25 for, 0 against

For: Air Methods; Autism Speaks; Brain Injury Association of Iowa; Classroom Clinic; Coalition for Family and Children's Services in Iowa; Easterseals Iowa; Ellipsis; Exceptional Persons, Inc.; Imagine the Possibilities; Integrated Telehealth Partners; Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA); Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council; and 13 more

In plain words

  1. January 26, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
  2. January 26, 2026House subcommittee named: Meyer, A., Brown-Powers, Wilz and H
  3. February 5, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 10, 2026Approved by the House committee
  5. February 10, 2026Committee vote: 21–0
  6. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2518

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HSB621