Hospitals offer own Medigap plan amid Medicare changes
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids launches Prime Plus the first Iowa hospital Medigap plan covering the 760 annual Medicare hospital deductible. The program aims to expand hospital ownership of Medicare managed care with Mercy and other Iowa facilities possibly joining Blue Cross affiliations to offer savings and broader patient access.
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Mercy program runs insurance rival to Blue Cross
Gale Schlesinger leads Mercy’s insurance program aiming to become a competitor to Blue Cross. Half of what the company replaces is coverage, signaling a shift in health coverage dynamics.
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Prosecutors fault drunk-driving law
Iowa lawmakers drew heat from prosecutors who say the new drunk-driving law weakens punishment and public safety. First offenses face two days in jail and a $1000 fine, second seven days and $1500, third 30 days and $2500. records rise by 12 years while deferred judgments and probation bans limit options.
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Denver Dillard
Johnson County
J. Patrick White
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Hide and sleep By Dave Gosch Jyce McCollis ter plays a mean game of hide-and-seek
Five year old Bryce McCollister of Toledo eluded two older brothers and 200 volunteers during a three hour search before being found under a large pile of discarded clothing. Police and family described the tense night and praised the community effort. Bryce, who has a history of cancer, slept under the clothes and was located by a police officer around 11:25 p.m. His mother said he often sleeps with his head covered.
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Florida tobacco deal bans kid targeted ads statewide
Florida's $11.3 billion tobacco settlement tightens restrictions on advertising to children and bans billboard ads near schools, while allowing staged payments over 25 years. Gov. Lawton Chiles says the pact protects children and recovers Medicaid costs. the deal avoids needing state or federal legislative approval.
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Iowa
Linn County Delays Detention Center Over Budget Hike
Linn County supervisors face a $234,300 rise in the Walford Road site project raising total costs to $6.35 million for a planned juvenile detention facility. Extra charges cover sewer and water extensions and design work by Shive Hattery. Negotiations with nearby landowners or Cedar Rapids could reduce the added costs. The panel ordered staff to pursue those talks while aiming to award the contract September 17 and auction the Walford Road property on September 18.
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al Varney
Cedar Rapids
Miller Avenue
Rebecca Palmer
Palmer
Walford Road
Trial moved in Springville murder case amid high publicity
Judge ordered the trial of rural Springville man Stephen Keyes moved because of publicity surrounding the deaths of his wife Sandra and their 2 year old son Joshua in a house fire. Keyes faces two counts of first degree murder.
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Sandra
Joshua
Cityline Briefs and Classified Notes
Cityline delivers brief city updates and minor notices across the classifieds and 7B page. Features include births deaths horoscopes notes and various small items from local life.
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