How HF 607 changes current law

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The bill increases the income eligibility limits for pregnant women and infants under the Medicaid program and mandates continuous postpartum coverage.

• Section 249A.3

  two hundred fifteen percent → three hundred seventy-five percent

  This change raises the income threshold for Medicaid eligibility for infants and pregnant women.

• twelve months of continuous postpartum eligibility under the Medicaid program to a pregnant woman whose family income while pregnant is at or below three hundred seventy-five percent of the federal poverty level for the household size, beginning January 1, 2026.

  This establishes a new requirement for continuous postpartum Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women.

• January 1, 2026.

  This specifies the effective date for the implementation of the changes.