Iowa bill proposes work requirements for the Iowa health and wellness plan and creates an information technology fund.

The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to request federal approval to include work requirements as a condition of eligibility for the Iowa health and wellness plan. It also requires the department to align work rules and requirements for public assistance programs with federal agencies. The bill allows exemptions from work requirements for certain individuals, such as those under 19 years old, over 65, or disabled. If federal law excludes work requirements, the department must discontinue the Iowa health and wellness plan or implement an alternative plan.

Iowa bill proposes work requirements for the Iowa health and wellness plan and creates an information technology fund.

The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to request federal approval to include work requirements as a condition of eligibility for the Iowa health and wellness plan. It also requires the department to align work rules and requirements for public assistance programs with federal agencies. The bill allows exemptions from work requirements for certain individuals, such as those under 19 years old, over 65, or disabled. If federal law excludes work requirements, the department must discontinue the Iowa health and wellness plan or implement an alternative plan.