A bill for an act establishing a pilot program in the department of health and human services to refurbish and recondition durable medical equipment purchased under the medical assistance program.

Summary

The bill sets up a pilot program in Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services to collect, refurbish, and redistribute durable medical equipment that Medicaid recipients no longer need. Recipients and caregivers will be instructed to arrange pickup with local nonprofit affiliates when a patient dies or their health changes. Refurbished items will be offered free of charge to other Medicaid recipients who need them.

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