The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded a $15,276,136,562 Medicaid Block Grant (CFDA 93.778) to the Iowa Department of Human Services (Iowa DHS) on October 1, 2024. This federal grant funding supports the administration of Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) services, with the primary objective of providing medical assistance payments and healthcare coverage for low-income populations in Iowa, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Iowa DHS frequently partners with local providers, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and other state agencies as sub-awardees to deliver a wide range of essential services such as child welfare, healthcare access, nutrition assistance, mental health support, emergency relief, and other social service programs. The grant funding covers a one-year performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $178.4m | 4/17/25 | ||
| Not listed | ($223m) | 4/17/25 | ||
| Not listed | $1.9b | 4/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $1.9b | 4/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $1.8b | 1/1/25 |