Iowa leaders push ahead after mixed waiver ruling
Iowa lawmakers react to federal CMS approval of most of the Medicaid expansion plan. House Speaker Kraig Paulsen supports implementing the package, while Senate Leader Gronstal urges moving forward with expanded eligibility. Gov Branstad remains optimistic a full waiver will be approved soon. The decision allows up to 100 percent poverty line Medicaid and 138 percent with private marketplace coverage funded by government subsidies. A 3 percent premium would apply to higher income participants, waived if health behaviors are followed. The state has 30 days to respond or propose alternatives.
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Iowa Health Centers Receive Federal Funds for ACA Enrollment
The U S Department of Health and Human Services awards 768 159 to 14 Iowa community health centers including Linn Community Care in Cedar Rapids to aid uninsured residents enrolling in ACA plans. Centers will add staff and expand enrollment outreach to assist about 37 030 people.
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Adapting to Weather Extremes Symposium Focuses on Iowa Climate
The weather symposium in Des Moines featured ISU climate scientist Christopher Anderson linking excessive rainfall to warming Gulf and Atlantic moisture. Bill Northey cited half a billion dollars in crop losses. erosion and soil loss threaten water storage and flood risk, while farmers use mechanization to cope with a wetter climate.
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