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IA HF2204

IA HF2204
A 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
In Committee
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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