A bill for an act relating to the work without worry program for employed individuals with disabilities under the Medicaid program.(See HF 403, HF 2589.)
Impact
The proposed program is designed to eliminate common barriers faced by individuals with disabilities in maintaining their employment while also receiving necessary healthcare services. Eligible individuals will not be subject to resource or asset limitations, apart from certain exceptions, and their income must fall below 450% of the federal poverty level. This flexibility is intended to encourage a stable work-life balance and promote financial independence among participants.
Summary
House Study Bill 198 (HSB198) introduces a 'work without worry' program tailored for employed individuals with disabilities under the Medicaid system. The bill mandates the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to seek any necessary waivers or amendments from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The program aims to provide tailored Medicaid coverage for individuals aged 16 and older with qualifying disabilities, allowing them to maintain employment without the fear of losing their healthcare coverage.
Contention
Debate surrounding HSB198 likely centers on its implications for the state's Medicaid program and the extent of support for disabled individuals in the workforce. While proponents argue that it enhances employment opportunities for disabled individuals, critics may voice concerns regarding the fiscal responsibilities of extending Medicaid and the program's potential to draw scrutiny over eligibility constraints. The provisions, such as the extension of coverage for six months post-employment loss, may also prompt discussions about the sustainability of such measures in the long run.
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to the work without worry program for employed individuals with disabilities under the Medicaid program.(Formerly HSB 198; See HF 2589.)
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to Medicaid-related programs and services including the work without worry program for employed individuals with disabilities and complex rehabilitation technology.(Formerly HF 403, HSB 198.)
A bill for an act relating to the establishment of the work without worry program under the medical assistance program for employed individuals with disabilities, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 905.)
A bill for an act relating to the establishment of the work without worry program under the medical assistance program for employed individuals with disabilities, and including effective date provisions.
A bill for an act relating to the establishment of the work without worry program under the medical assistance program for employed individuals with disabilities, and including effective date provisions.
A bill for an act relating to the establishment of the work without worry program under the medical assistance program for employed individuals with disabilities, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 241.)
A bill for an act relating to public assistance programs, work requirements for the Iowa health and wellness plan, an information technology fund, the public assistance modernization fund, and the Medicaid for employed people with disabilities program and program review and report.(See HF 948.)