A bill for an act relating to eligibility for the Medicaid for employed persons with disabilities program.
This bill raises the income limit for Iowa's Medicaid for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MEPD) program from 250% to 300% of the federal poverty level. It directly affects employed Iowans with disabilities whose household income falls within this new range, allowing them to qualify for Medicaid coverage. Key provisions include disregarding pension and retirement account assets when determining eligibility, requiring the state to allow electronic premium payments via its website, and clarifying that premium payments do not automatically guarantee program eligibility. The changes align with federal Medicaid rules to expand access for working individuals with disabilities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 24, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Costello, Donahue, and Warme.
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Committee
Referred to Appropriations.
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/18/2026 8:30AM Room 315.
legislature
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Guth, Costello, and Trone Garriott.
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dennis Guth
RRepublican
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