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Iowa – Using Tax Information to Enroll Eligible Kids

Apr 2012

This State Data Spotlight, produced by the State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC), describes how Iowa collected necessary information via tax forms to determine which Iowa children are uninsured but meet the requirements to qualify for the state's CHIP program or Medicaid.

 

Building Medical Homes: Lessons from Eight States with Emerging Programs

Dec 2011

This report details the 8 states' experiences convening stakeholders, helping primary care practices improve performance, and addressing antitrust concerns that arise when multiple payers come together to create a medical home program.

 

13 States Receive Federal Exchange Establishment Funding

Nov 2011

On November 29, 2011 Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Vermont received federal funding to help establish state-based health insurance excahnges.

 

IA-HHS Approves MLR Waiver

Jul 2011

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services approved Iowa 's request to adjust the 80 percent MLR standard.

 

IA-Exchange Focus Group Report

Jun 2011

This report describes their research among stakeholders and consumers across the state to gain consumer buy-in and ensure a transparent planning process for development of the state's health benefit exchange.

 

IA-Request for MLR Waiver

Mar 2011

Iowa Request for an Adjustment of the Medical Loss Ratio Standard