A temporary tax increase on some health insurers advanced by Iowa lawmakers would ultimately raise health care costs for employers and families already struggling with rising premiums, insurance industry officials and business advocates warned, arguing the burden will be passed directly on to consumers.
Representatives assemble in the Iowa House chamber during the first day of the legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines Iowa on Monday, Jan. 13, 2026.
Members of the public testify during a legislative hearing on a proposal to raise taxes on health insurers to address Iowa’s Medicaid budget shortfall. The hearing was at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Members of the public testify during a legislative hearing on a proposal to raise taxes on health insurers to address Iowa’s Medicaid budget shortfall, at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Rep. Dave Jacoby, D-Coralville, speaks with reporters March 27, 2025, at the Iowa Capitol about House Democrats' proposal to lower property taxes for Iowa homeowners, seniors and renters.
Representatives assemble in the Iowa House chamber during the first day of the legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines Iowa on Monday, Jan. 13, 2026.
Members of the public testify during a legislative hearing on a proposal to raise taxes on health insurers to address Iowa’s Medicaid budget shortfall. The hearing was at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Members of the public testify during a legislative hearing on a proposal to raise taxes on health insurers to address Iowa’s Medicaid budget shortfall, at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Rep. Dave Jacoby, D-Coralville, speaks with reporters March 27, 2025, at the Iowa Capitol about House Democrats' proposal to lower property taxes for Iowa homeowners, seniors and renters.
