Iowa HSB696 amends public assistance programs, including SNAP and Medicaid, by increasing reimbursement rates for rural providers, modifying.

Iowa HSB696 introduces changes to public assistance programs under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It mandates HHS to increase reimbursement rates for providers in rural areas under Medicaid's home and community-based services waivers. The bill also modifies eligibility criteria for certain programs, requiring proof of residency and allowing for the exclusion of certain household income. Additionally, it alters the reporting requirements for payment error rates associated with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid.

Iowa HSB696 amends public assistance programs, including SNAP and Medicaid, by increasing reimbursement rates for rural providers, modifying.

Iowa HSB696 introduces changes to public assistance programs under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It mandates HHS to increase reimbursement rates for providers in rural areas under Medicaid's home and community-based services waivers. The bill also modifies eligibility criteria for certain programs, requiring proof of residency and allowing for the exclusion of certain household income. Additionally, it alters the reporting requirements for payment error rates associated with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid.