Parents seek answers as Iowa moves to managed care
Jeff and Carol Edberg navigate a complex Medicaid transition for their son Colin at Hills and Dales, a facility serving 49 residents aged 6 to 42. The family grapples with unclear MCO coverage, dosage, and provider contracts while Colin adapts to life away from home. The rollout delays and CMS timelines add uncertainty as lawmakers push protections and accountability.
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Iowa Medicaid managed care transition faces delays and appeals
Iowa announces a switch of 560000 Medicaid enrollees to four private managed care firms AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa Amerigroup Iowa UnitedHealthcare of the River Valley and WellCare of Iowa. CMS delays start to April 1 citing provider-network gaps while legal challenges proceed and WellCare's contract is jeopardized.
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