Expands Medicaid for employed persons with disabilities program eligibility to those with household incomes up to 300 percent of the federal poverty.

This bill amends the eligibility criteria for the Medicaid for employed persons with disabilities program (MEPD). It extends MEPD eligibility to individuals with household incomes up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level. The bill also mandates that the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) disregard certain assets, such as pension funds, when determining asset eligibility for MEPD. Additionally, HHS must allow electronic payment of MEPD premiums through a designated page on its internet site.

Expands Medicaid for employed persons with disabilities program eligibility to those with household incomes up to 300 percent of the federal poverty.

This bill amends the eligibility criteria for the Medicaid for employed persons with disabilities program (MEPD). It extends MEPD eligibility to individuals with household incomes up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level. The bill also mandates that the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) disregard certain assets, such as pension funds, when determining asset eligibility for MEPD. Additionally, HHS must allow electronic payment of MEPD premiums through a designated page on its internet site.