Reynolds, a Republican, laid out her legislative priorities for lawmakers Tuesday in her annual Condition of the State address.

Reynolds discussed a range of legislative priorities, including DOGE, work requirements for Medicaid recipients and a grant program for preschools.

Iowa's plan to extend postpartum coverage for new mothers has been approved by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the governor's office announced on Wednesday.

In her 8th annual address, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds proposed ideas for boosting the state’s health care workforce, asked lawmakers to restrict cell phones in classrooms, and said she will ask for federal permission to establish Medicaid work requirements.

Iowa's Medicaid program does allow for doula and midwife services, but Reynold's plan is to invest $642,000 to "unbundle" and increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to OB/GYNs and primary care physicia

Republicans will enter the 2025 legislative session with their largest supermajorities in decades. Here are some of their top priorities.

Pregnant Iowans on Medicaid now receive 12 months of postpartum coverage, up from the previous 60-day limit, according to a report from Iowa Public Radio.

Lawmakers in the Iowa House and Senate gaveled in Monday as GOP leaders pointed to supermajorities as a reason to continue their agenda.

The new law's 12-month expansion affects families below the 215% federal poverty level ($67,080 annually for a family of four).

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders hopes to bring back work requirements for some people on its Medicaid program.

Gov. Kim Reynolds gave her 2025 Condition of the State address in the House chamber at the state Capitol Tuesday.

The partnership with Innovive Health helps Molina ensure some of Iowa's Medicaid patients get coordinated care for behavioral health and medical care.