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IA HF2204
IA HF2204A bill for an act providing for Medicaid coverage of power standing device equipment on power wheelchairs for Medicaid recipients with a permanent physical disability.
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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/16/2024
04/16/2024
Introduced Session
90th General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires the department of health and human services to require all Medicaid managed care organizations contracting with the department, upon the request of a Medicaid recipient, to cover the costs of power standing device equipment on power wheelchairs as reasonable and medically necessary for the recipient’s independence, function, health, and well-being, if the Medicaid recipient has a permanent physical disability. The bill defines “power standing device equipment” for the purposes of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that all Medicaid managed care organizations cover the costs of power standing device equipment on power wheelchairs for Medicaid recipients with a permanent physical disability, if the equipment is deemed reasonable and medically necessary for the recipient's independence, function, health, and well-being. The bill defines "power standing device equipment" as a standing feature integrated into a wheelchair base that allows the user to stand without transferring from the wheelchair.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 150. (on 01/29/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=HF2204 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/90/attachments/HF2204.html |
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