April 25, 2024

Reynolds leaves door open on Medicaid work requirements

DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds has left the door open to Iowa requiring certain Medicaid recipients to work as a condition of health care coverage. Reynolds said “we’ll take a look at that down the road” when asked about work rules for able-bodied Medicaid recipients. Reynolds wouldn’t give a timeline, adding she’s focused on separate workforce development initiatives. President Donald Trump’s administration announced recently it will let states implement certain requirements as a condition of receiving Medicaid benefits.