House passes bill to raise income limits for Iowans with disabilities, restrict WIC eligibility

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 1,032

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would increase income limits for Iowans with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for essential services and also put certain restrictions on nutrition assistance programs.

Several House Democrats said the bill would lead to starving infants and have a negative impact on Iowa’s economy.

While several lawmakers argued the bill could go further, the changes to benefits for Iowans with disabilities were supported across …

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