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Iowa House Bill HF2268

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2268

Introduced
2/1/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to limitations on activities related to paid claims under the Medicaid program, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 501.)

Impact

The passage of HF2268 is expected to have significant implications for state laws concerning Medicaid and healthcare reimbursements. By limiting the time frame within which claims can be reviewed and recovered, the bill seeks to protect healthcare providers from retroactive financial penalties that could adversely affect their operations. This may encourage participation in Medicaid programs, ultimately benefitting access to healthcare services for low-income populations. However, the limitations may also raise concerns about potential fraud going undetected if initial reviews are overly constrained.

Summary

House File 2268, introduced by the Committee on Health and Human Services, addresses limitations on activities related to paid claims under the Medicaid program. The primary focus of this bill is to restrict the post-payment review process for Medicaid provider claims, specifically those claims that do not involve issues of fraud or misrepresentation. Under HF2268, any such claims that are more than 24 months old will not be subject to review or repayment, ensuring providers are not held liable for overpayments identified after this period. This change aims to streamline claims processing and reduce the administrative burden on providers.

Contention

Despite its goals, HF2268 has faced scrutiny from various stakeholders within the healthcare community. Critics argue that restricting the review period could lead to increased fraudulent claims slipping through the system without consequence. They assert that while the intention is to support providers, the potential for abuse could undermine the integrity of the Medicaid program. The dialogue surrounding the bill indicates a division between ensuring provider stability and safeguarding public funds against misuse, reflecting broader tensions in healthcare policy related to accountability and support.

Companion Bills

IA HSB501

Related A bill for an act relating to limitations on activities related to paid claims under the Medicaid program, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2268.)

Previously Filed As

IA HSB501

A bill for an act relating to limitations on activities related to paid claims under the Medicaid program, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2268.)

IA HF2583

A bill for an act relating to eligibility for pregnant women and infants under the Medicaid program, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 643.)

IA SF2251

A bill for an act relating to eligibility for pregnant women and infants under the Medicaid program, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3140.) Effective date: 01/01/2025.

IA HSB643

A bill for an act relating to eligibility for pregnant women and infants under the Medicaid program, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2583.)

IA SSB3140

A bill for an act relating to eligibility for pregnant women and infants under the Medicaid program, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2251.)

IA HF613

A bill for an act relating to public assistance program integrity, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 3.)

IA HF525

A bill for an act relating to the Medicaid program including third-party recovery and taxation of Medicaid managed care organization premiums.(Formerly HSB 177; See HF 685.)

IA HF623

A bill for an act relating to prohibited activities regarding gender transition procedures relative to minors, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 214.)

IA HF2589

A bill for an act relating to Medicaid-related programs and services including the work without worry program for employed individuals with disabilities and complex rehabilitation technology.(Formerly HF 403, HSB 198.)

IA HF2267

A bill for an act relating to the more options for maternal support program, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 2057.)

Similar Bills

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