Category Archives: Medicaid

Iowa DHS Wants to Hear from You!

Iowa DHS Wants to Hear from You!
Share your lived experience with Iowa's disability and aging services Iowa's Department of Human Services has contracted with the Harkin Institute to learn more about community-based services in Iowa. The Harkin Institute is seeking input from Iowans who know about or have used behavioral health, disability, or aging services.   Participants can share your feedback in a listening session, either in person or online. In-person listening…
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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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