This bill establishes the Iowa Family Planning Network under the Medicaid program by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to submit a Medicaid state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for approval. The new network will maintain the same benefits, eligibility requirements, and provisions as those outlined in the Medicaid Iowa family planning network waiver that was in effect on June 30, 2017. The provisions for submitting the state plan amendment are deemed of immediate importance and will take effect upon enactment.

Additionally, the bill includes a repeal of the existing state family planning services program, specifically Section 217.41B of the Code 2025. This repeal will take effect only after HHS receives approval from CMS for the Medicaid state plan amendment establishing the Iowa Family Planning Network. The bill aims to streamline and enhance family planning services within the state by transitioning to this new network structure.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 217.41B