Category Archives: Medicaid

What Else Is New?

What Else Is New?
New Issue of EPSDT Care for Kids Newsletter Available The EPSDT grant program based at the Center for Disabilities and Development provides guidance, training and resources for providers that care for Iowa’s kids who are eligible for Medicaid’s wellness benefits. These “EPSDT” benefits ensure children and youth up to their 21st birthdays receive Early and Periodic…
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New IA Health Link MCO Selected

New MCO Option for Iowans with Disabilities and Their Families Coming in 2019 The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) is pleased to announce the selection of an additional managed care organization (MCO) for the state, Iowa Total Care.  Iowa Total Care will begin providing coverage for Medicaid recipients who are IA Health Link and…
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Statewide Organizations Announce Publication of Managed Care Resource

Handbook Explains Complicated System in Common Sense Terms The Iowa Managed Care Ombudsman Program, Disability Rights Iowa, and ID Action recently published “How to be Your Own Best Advocate:  A Guide on How to Navigate Managed Care in Iowa.”  The publication introduces readers to the concept of managed care, then covers key topics such as…
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