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Iowa Capital Dispatch

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State issues a warning to caregiver after nursing home resident dies

State licensing officials have issued a warning to an Iowa nurse for her role in the death of a nursing home resident. The board alleges that Elaine Allison, aka Elaine McCoy, of Beacon was working as a licensed practical nurse at the Oskaloosa Care Center on Sept. 6, 2025, when there was a serious medical […]

Beacon, IA · 1d

cbs2iowa.com

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Medicare scam warning as thousands of Iowans face coverage changes

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Insurance Division is warning Medicare beneficiaries about scams during open enrollment as people choose health insurance plans for 2027. “Open enrollment season for Iowans means it’s scam season for criminals,” said Attorney General Brenna Bird. “If you or someone you love is on Medicare, please be very careful of Medicare scams. If someone is calling you about Medicare, it’s almost definitely a scam because Medicare does not initiate calls to people directly. ”

Iowa · 3d
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holaamericanews.com

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Some Iowa Farmworkers Could Lose Medicaid Under New Work Rules

New applicants face Iowa’s Medicaid work rules beginning Dec. 1, 2026; current members face the requirements at renewals starting in February 2027. Hola America News editor’s note — Iowa Medicaid (updated Nov. 6, 2026): Iowa’s community engagement requirements will apply to certain adults ages 19 to 64 in the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, not to everyone enrolled in Medicaid. For new applications submitted on or after Dec. 1, 2026, affected applicants must meet the requirement during the month immediately before applying. For current members, the requirements apply at renewals scheduled for February 2027 or later. Those members must meet the requirement in any two months of the review period since their last eligibility determination or renewal. Exclusions apply.

Iowa · 1d
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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Swimmers weren’t warned of 27 high E. coli tests at beaches this summer

There were 27 instances this summer when a single sample test for E. coli at a state beach came back above the state standard, but state regulators did not issue a swim advisory for the beach. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources tests lake water at state park beaches for E. coli and cyanobacteria toxins from green-blue algae, weekly from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The department issues swim advisories when the tested samples are above a certain threshold. The decision to issue a swim advisory is also weighed against a five-year data point that classifies beaches as “vulnerable” “transitional” or “less-vulnerable.” Beaches with a less-vulnerable classification do not receive “swimming is not recommended” advisories when a single E. coli test at the beach comes back higher than the state’s maximum standard for the bacteria. Beaches, regardless of classification, will receive a swim advisory if the five-week geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 colony forming units, or CFU per 100 milliliters of water. Tammie Krausman, the communications director for DNR, said because of the way bacteria levels ebb and flow, and the time it takes for the department to receive results on the samples, the department posts

Iowa · 1d

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MercyOne Air Med celebrates 40 years of lifesaving flights with events across Iowa

MercyOne Air Med is celebrating 40 years of providing emergency medical transportation across Iowa, with three public events planned for Tuesday, Nov. 10, including one in Clinton. The anniversary celebrations will begin at 1 p.m. at MercyOne medical centers in Clinton, Des Moines and Mason City. The public is invited...

Mason City, IA · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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Iowa starts Medicaid work rules Dec. 1, Wisconsin’s 80-hour reporting rule begins Dec. 31, and Louisiana and Colorado follow on Jan. 1 for adults 19 to 64

Four states have set the dates when Medicaid work rules reach their adult members. Iowa starts first, on Dec. 1. Wisconsin’s reporting requirement, 80 hours a month, begins Dec. 31. Louisiana and Colorado start on Jan. 1, the date the federal law sets for every state that covers adults under the Affordable Care Act expansion. […]

Louisiana · 1d

The Cool Down

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Iowa retiree's $726 Medicare supplement premium drops to $515 after errors come to light

"It was such a weight lifted."

Iowa · 3d

kelo.com

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Changes are Coming to Snap Benefits for Iowans

DES MOINES, I.A. (KELO.com) – Changes to social services, including Medicaid and food and nutrition programs like SNAP, have Iowans who rely on those services on edge. In some cases, several programs work together to help parents provide for their families. Sara Shiltz, a convenience store assistant manager and...

Iowa · 4d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Swimmers weren’t warned about nearly 30 high E. coli tests at beaches this summer

There were 27 instances this summer when a single sample test for E. coli at a state beach came back above the state standard, but state regulators did not issue a swim advisory for the beach.  The Iowa Department of Natural Resources tests lake water at state park beaches for E. coli and cyanobacteria toxins […]

Iowa City, IA · 1d

The Hill

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Following midterm losses, MAHA is at a crossroads

Presented by AstraZeneca {beacon}   Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story  Following midterm losses, MAHA is at a crossroads  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s Make America Healthy Again movement faces an uncertain future and a shaky alliance with Republicans, after key allies were swept from office and MAHA-backed candidates lost in Tuesday’s midterm elections.  ©…

Iowa · 2d

Local 4 WHBF

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MercyOne Air Med celebrating 40 years of service with public events

MercyOne Air Med is celebrating its 40th anniversary of service to patients across Iowa on Nov. 10 at 1 p.m., with events in Des Moines, Clinton and Mason City. The public can tour the helicopters and meet the people behind MercyOne Air Med’s lifesaving care over the last four decades. The Clinton event will be […]

Mason City, IA · 1d

siouxcountyradio.com

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Sioux Center Health Ranks 9th, Orange City Area Health System 12th on Newsweek’s Iowa List

Sioux Center Health ranked ninth in Iowa, and Orange City Area Health System ranked 12th in Newsweek’s 2027 America’s Best-in-State Hospitals rankings. Both Sioux County hospitals also earned Patient Experience Awards for the second straight year. Sioux Center Health climbed seven spots from 16th in the 2026 rankings....

Orange City, IA · 4d

KWQC

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Iowa 1st Congressional District: Miller-Meeks on healthcare

Miller-Meeks has campaigned on rural healthcare for Iowans, specifically getting funding for the several rural hospitals in her district.

Iowa · 3d

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Dallas County Supervisors Approve Opioid Settlement Oversight Committee Project Funding Recommendations

The Dallas County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday. The Board heard construction updates and approved pay applications for capital projects, including the Adel Emergency Medical Services Station, Dallas County Courthouse renovation project, Secondary Roads Administration Addition and evidence storage and firing range for the sheriff’s office.

Dallas County, IA · 3d

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Dr. Daniel Kollmorgen Honored with Spirit of Collaboration Award

Mahaska Health Surgical Oncologist and Oncology Medical Director Dr. Daniel Kollmorgen was honored with the 2026 Spirit of Collaboration Award from the Iowa Cancer Consortium at the Iowa Cancer Summit on October 13 in Ankeny, Iowa. The award recognizes Dr. Kollmorgen for his dedication to building partnerships that strengthen cancer...

Ankeny, IA · 5d

Main Street Dollars

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Medicaid adults in Iowa face work requirements Dec. 1 under the law Trump signed, a month before the Jan. 1 federal start that Arkansas, Georgia and other expansion states must meet

Iowa adults on the state’s Medicaid expansion plan face a new work and activity rule starting Dec. 1, 2026. It comes a month ahead of the Jan. 1, 2027 date when the federal law signed by President Donald Trump requires every expansion state to put the same rule in place. Anyone aged 19 to 64 […]

Iowa · 6d

The Money Overview

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Iowa Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 must start meeting new work rules by Dec. 1, Iowa HHS says, a month before the federal deadline for most states

Iowans ages 19 to 64 on the state’s Medicaid expansion plan, the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, must begin meeting monthly work and community engagement requirements by Dec. 1, 2026, according to Iowa Health and Human Services. That is a month ahead of the Jan. 1, 2027 federal deadline that applies to most states. Members […] The post Iowa Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 must start meeting new work rules by Dec. 1, Iowa HHS says, a month before the federal deadline for most states appeared first on The Money Overview .

Iowa · 5d

Yahoo!

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The Iowa Clinic looks to end contracts with UnityPoint Health amid dispute over support

The Iowa Clinic Board of Directors provided termination notices for the contracts that allow its physicians to work at UnityPoint.

Iowa · 8d

KBUR

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Six Southeast Iowa nursing homes are among 75 statewide eligible for shorter federal inspections under a new risk-based program

Six Southeast Iowa nursing homes are among 75 statewide eligible for shorter federal inspections under a new risk-based program. Local facilities include Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant, Parkview Home in Wayland, Sunrise Terrace in Winfield, West Point Care Center, United Presbyterian Home in Washington, and Wapello Specialty Care. The Centers...

Iowa · 8d

Public News Service

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Iowa will roll out new Medicaid work requirements in December

Changes to social services , including Medicaid and food and nutrition programs like SNAP, have Iowans who rely on those services on edge. In some cases, several programs work together to help parents provide for their families. Sara Shiltz, a convenience store assistant manager and a mother of three, said Early Head Start and Child Care Assistance have helped her maintain reliable child care while working full time. SNAP helps her feed her children. She pointed out Medicaid has covered surgeries for her daughter, who was born with a cleft lip and palate, which require special medical attention. "All the therapies and other medical care that she needs without denying the care so far. Without Medicaid, our family would face hardship. Medicaid ultimately allowed me to take care of her and her needs," Shiltz explained. Shiltz relies on SNAP and Medicaid but worries further cuts could harm her family. Since the imposition of the Trump administration's budget bill, the number of Iowa SNAP recipients has dropped by about 21,000 . The administration has said it is trying to right-size social service spending, increase accountability and stop potential abuse. For Shiltz, the changes and potential Medicaid restrictions are personal and go

Iowa · 4d