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Appealing a Managed Care Organization (MCO) Decision
Iowa Medicaid has switched to Managed Care. Almost everyone who has Medicaid in Iowa is now assigned to a Managed Care Organization. Managed Care Organizations are also called MCOs. Read More
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Appealing decisions by the Iowa Department of Human Services
If your application for Medicaid or other help through the Iowa Department of Human Services is denied or services reduced you can file an appeal. The Appeals Section provides an efficient way of ensuring that persons affected by the Department of Human Services' decisions have access to due process of the law. There is no fee or charge for filing an appeal. You may need to seek review of a decision through your managed care organization before filing an appeal with the Iowa Department of Human Services. Content Detail
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Applying for Affordable Health Insurance for Your Children
This gives links and phone numbers to call to get low-cost or free health coverage for your child or teen. Content Detail
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Affordable Care Act Reforms
This law creates many new health insurance reforms, scheduled to roll out between 2010 and 2014. Here are some of the reforms now in place, along with effective dates. Read More
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hawk-i Application Forms
The hawk-i program provides free or very low cost heath insurance for children. The application is available on line and includes descriptions of the amount of income a family may have and still be eligible. Content Detail
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hawk-i Insurance for Children
What do you do when your children have no health insurance but you have too much money to be eligible for Title 19? You may want to consider the hawk-i program. Read More
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Health Insurance, Medicaid and the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan
IowaCare ended December 31, 2013. This resource reviews the new plan and looking for health insurance through the State Exchange. Read More
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Immigrants and the Affordable Care Act's Health Care Marketplace
Immigrant families may be able to get help through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the “health care marketplace.” Read More
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Iowa's Health Insurance Marketplace
Iowa’s Health Insurance Marketplace was created by the Affordable Care Act as a way to find health coverage that fits your budget and meets your needs. Read More
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Marketplace Navigators
Get personal help applying for health coverage.. Content Detail
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Medicaid Managed Care
Right now, most people who receive Medicaid do not receive it through managed care. Instead, a medical provider signs a contract with Iowa Medicaid to be a Medicaid provider. Read More
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Medicaid Payment for Nursing Home Care
Many people rely on Medicaid, also known as Title 19, to pay for their nursing home care. People may generally receive Medicaid payment for their nursing home care if their income is $2,382 or less per month and their nonexempt resources are $2,000 or less. Read More
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Public Benefits During COVID Pandemic
Updates to public benefits programs during the COVID pandemic. Read More
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The Iowa Insurance Division
Helpful information about how you can complain to the Iowa Insurance Division. Content Detail
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The Medicaid Program (Title 19)
Medicaid is a program that pays for covered medical and health care costs of people who qualify. The Medicaid program is funded by federal and state governments and is managed by the Iowa Department of Human Services. Content Detail
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