Iowa HF345 raises income eligibility for state child care assistance for families with children needing basic and special-needs care.

Iowa HF345 modifies the income eligibility requirements for state child care assistance. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to update its administrative rules to allow eligibility for families with nonexempt gross monthly income not exceeding 185 percent of the federal poverty level for children needing basic care, and 240 percent for those needing special-needs care. This change increases the previous eligibility thresholds of 145 percent for basic care and 200 percent for special-needs care.

Iowa HF345 raises income eligibility for state child care assistance for families with children needing basic and special-needs care.

Iowa HF345 modifies the income eligibility requirements for state child care assistance. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to update its administrative rules to allow eligibility for families with nonexempt gross monthly income not exceeding 185 percent of the federal poverty level for children needing basic care, and 240 percent for those needing special-needs care. This change increases the previous eligibility thresholds of 145 percent for basic care and 200 percent for special-needs care.