Medicaid

The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is proposing to cut billions from Medicaid, which could affect coverage for thousand of Iowans. Here's a breakdown of what's happening with the bill and what it means for Iowans.

Democratic state Rep. J.D. Scholten from northwest Iowa said recent comments by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst gave him the final push to run for her seat.

Federal lawmakers are considering adding Medicaid work requirements — meaning people would have to prove they work, volunteer, or go to school in order to receive health insurance. Experts warn that many people who already work will fall through the cracks.

Experts say the moderate gains in maternal mental health could be impacted by proposed cuts to Medicaid at the federal level.

More Iowa candidates have come forward with campaign runs for state and Congressional races in 2026.

Gov. Kim Reynolds directed the state health department to seek federal approval for Medicaid work requirements, she announced Tuesday.

Republicans in the Iowa Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would require certain Iowans on Medicaid to prove they are working at least 80 hours a month to keep their coverage, if the federal government approves the state’s plan.

State lawmakers have proposed adding work requirements to Medicaid as the federal government looks to make potentially drastic cuts to its funding.

Thousands of able-bodied Iowans could be required to report work hours to maintain their Medicaid eligibility under bills advancing in the Iowa legislature.

A proposal to remove Medicaid income and asset limits for Iowans with disabilities who work was passed out of House and Senate subcommittees Tuesday with bipartisan support.