A bill for an act relating to public assistance programs, work requirements for the Iowa health and wellness plan, an information technology fund, the public assistance modernization fund, and the Medicaid for employed people with disabilities program and program review and report.(Formerly HSB 248.)

House File 948 (HF948) was a bill introduced in the Iowa General Assembly in March 2025, aiming to modify public assistance programs. Key provisions included implementing work requirements for the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, establishing funds for information technology and public assistance modernization, and reviewing the Medicaid program for employed individuals with disabilities. The bill was withdrawn on March 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Specific positive media coverage of HF948 is not readily available. However, proponents of similar legislation often argue that such measures promote self-sufficiency among beneficiaries, ensure the sustainability of public assistance programs, and modernize systems to improve efficiency and reduce fraud.

Specific negative media coverage of HF948 is not readily available. However, critics of similar legislation often contend that imposing work requirements can create barriers for vulnerable populations, potentially leading to reduced access to essential healthcare services and increased administrative costs.