Republicans in the Iowa legislature may pursue a policy that will require most “able-bodied” Iowa adults enrolled in Medicaid to work. Republican House Speaker Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake says it could help ease the worker shortage in Iowa.
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In 2018, Republicans in the Iowa legislature began reviewing bills to require “childless” adults who are Medicaid recipients *AND* receive food stamps to work or engage in volunteer activities if they are able. Upmeyer says the policy has not been labeled a top priority for Republicans this year, but it may be considered.
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The 2019 Iowa legislative session starts next Monday and Republicans will again determine what gets debated because the G-O-P won a majority of seats in the House and Senate in November.
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