Iowa Medicaid switches UnitedHealthcare as default plan
Iowa officials reaffirm UnitedHealthcare will manage IA Health Link for new and existing enrollees after AmeriHealth withdrawal. Amerigroup seeks to help current and potential members but the department says future new members must stay with UnitedHealthcare under CMS approved temporary suspension of choice between MCOs. Local lawmakers question provider networks and spur debate over state Medicaid budget and governance.
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Forum candidates clash on housing and transit in Cedar Rapids race
In Cedar Rapids eight-candidate forum, Vernon and Hart led with 30 and 20 percent, respectively. They backed transit night service, a ban on fireworks, and keeping golf courses open, while weighing options for a casino site and senior housing ideas.
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Dix taps Kramer to advise on Iowa Senate culture
Former West Des Moines senator and George W. Bush ambassador Mary Kramer will advise Sen. Dix on workplace culture to curb harassment and discrimination. Dix aims to release an internal review soon and reengage in HR efforts for the legislature with Gov. Reynolds backing the move.
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