Iowa stopgap plan advances to stabilize ACA market
Iowa's stopgap measure to shield its individual insurance market moves forward after a 30 day CMS comment window opens. The plan would standardize a single carrier option, restructure ACA tax credits, and use reinsurance to cover high cost patients. State officials expect a final decision within six months, aiming for November 1 enrollment.
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Reynolds backs GOP plan to shift Obamacare to states
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds supports a Graham Cassidy push to repeal Obamacare and send federal health funds to states as block grants. Critics warn of reduced funding, while Reynolds cites welfare reform success with state flexibility to improve prevention and medication management.
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Glasson enters 2018 Iowa governor race in Cedar Rapids
After a 100 day listening tour nurse Cathy Glasson formally joined the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary. She pledged to challenge the Capitol establishment and push a bold progressive platform for working Iowans while volunteers mobilize across multiple cities and a video tour debuts at catchyglasson.com.
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