Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB1105

Introduced
1/31/23  
Introduced
1/31/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to public assistance program oversight.(See SF 494.)

Impact

The implications of SSB1105 are significant for how public assistance is administered. By introducing a more rigorous asset testing and identity authentication process, the bill aims to streamline the verification of eligibility and reduce the number of fraudulent claims. This could lead to state budget savings if enacted successfully, making the management of public assistance programs more efficient and reliable.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 1105 establishes new oversight mechanisms for public assistance programs in Iowa, particularly focusing on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It mandates that applicants must undergo an asset test, checking household assets to ensure eligibility. The bill stipulates that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must implement new eligibility verification systems by July 1, 2024, to deter fraud and abuse, including real-time access to various data sources for checking applicants' financial and identity information.

Contention

However, there are notable concerns surrounding SSB1105. Critics may argue that the increased testing and verification processes could disproportionately affect low-income individuals who may struggle to comply with stringent requirements. Moreover, the need for cooperation with child support recovery units as part of the SNAP eligibility criteria may also raise ethical issues regarding the treatment of vulnerable populations seeking assistance.

Companion Bills

IA SF494

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to public assistance program oversight. (Formerly SSB 1105.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

Previously Filed As

IA SF494

A bill for an act relating to public assistance program oversight. (Formerly SSB 1105.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

IA HF3

A bill for an act relating to public assistance program integrity, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 613.)

IA HF613

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

IA SF561

A bill for an act relating to appropriations for veterans and health and human services and including other related provisions and appropriations including health policy oversight, public assistance program provisions and a public assistance modernization fund, sprinkler systems for home and community-based services waiver recipient residences, a state-funded family medicine obstetrics fellowship program and fund, adoption subsidy program nonrecurring adoption expenses, real estate transactions involving departmental institutions, providing penalties, and including effective date and other applicability date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1213.) Effective date: 06/01/2023, 07/01/2023.

IA HSB248

A bill for an act relating to appropriations for veterans and health and human services and including other related provisions and appropriations including health policy oversight, public assistance program provisions and a public assistance modernization fund, sprinkler systems for home and community-based services waiver recipient residences, a state-funded family medicine obstetrics fellowship program and fund, adoption subsidy program nonrecurring adoption expenses, real estate transactions involving departmental institutions, providing penalties, and including effective date and other applicability date provisions.(See HF 724.)

IA HF724

A bill for an act relating to appropriations for veterans and health and human services and including other related provisions and appropriations including health policy oversight, public assistance program provisions and a public assistance modernization fund, sprinkler systems for home and community-based services waiver recipient residences, a state-funded family medicine obstetrics fellowship program and fund, adoption subsidy program nonrecurring adoption expenses, real estate transactions involving departmental institutions, providing penalties, and including effective date and other applicability date provisions.(Formerly HSB 248.)

IA SF599

A bill for an act relating to work requirements for the Iowa health and wellness plan, public assistance programs, an information technology fund, the public assistance modernization fund, and the Medicaid for employed people with disabilities program.(Formerly SF 363; See SF 615.)

IA SB196

Provides relative to program integrity in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (gov sig) (OR +$179,920 EX See Note)

IA SSB1167

A bill for an act relating to the Medicaid program including third-party recovery and taxation of Medicaid managed care organization premiums.(See SF 462, SF 567.)

IA SF368

A bill for an act relating to the work without worry program for employed individuals with disabilities under the Medicaid program.

Similar Bills

IA SF494

A bill for an act relating to public assistance program oversight. (Formerly SSB 1105.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

IA HF613

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

CA SB739

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CA AB2019

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CA AB1782

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WV HB3239

Establishing the Tri-Share Child Care Assistance Program

HI SB2524

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HI HB1607

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