AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicare Changes: More than 87,000 Iowans have been notified that their Medicare Advantage or prescription plans will end or change for 2027. Some cancellations affect access to Mayo Clinic; SHIIP-SMP urges beneficiaries to compare options before Dec. 7. Medicaid Oversight: A state task force recommends expanding Iowa’s Medicaid fraud unit from nine to 24 positions, adding civil fraud staff and moving faster to suspend payments when fraud is suspected. Former officials criticized the timing, saying the state could have used existing authority sooner. Care and Training: The University of Iowa is planning a new nursing simulation and training center, and West Des Moines schools plan to offer in-person mental health services. Local Support: UI students are providing weekly cognitive activities and companionship to Iowa City nursing-home residents through a new Alzheimer’s-focused organization. A free dental clinic is also planned for central Iowa in November.
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