‘Health Care’ Archives
Iowa’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans Available
HIPIowa-FED, a new health insurance pool in Iowa, that will accept uninsured Iowans who have pre-existing health conditions, is now accepting applications. The pool offers members a $1000 deductible policy. Premiums for members will range from $177.64 per month to $739.45 [Read More]
Iowa: A Great Place to Raise Kids
According to a new Kids Count survey, Iowa is the 6th best place to raise kids in America. Here’s the story: Iowa Ranks 6th in Latest National Kids Count Child Well-Being Report Iowa ranks 6th nationally in the 2010 national Kids Count report on child well-being. The [Read More]
Governor Culver Signs Five Bills
Senate File 2356 Directs DHS to amend the extension proposal for the IowaCare program to provide expansion population services through a phased in approach, utilizing the 14 Federally Qualified Health Centers statewide. Creates a mechanism to expand the IowaCare provider [Read More]
Legislature responsibly balances budget without raising taxes while building groundwork for economic recovery
Legislative leaders yesterday said the shortened 2010 session of the Iowa Legislature succeeded in responsibly balancing the budget without raising taxes while laying the groundwork for Iowa’s economic recovery. “The lingering national recession has put almost every [Read More]
Iowans smoking 52% less, but teens still at risk
A study released today by the Iowa Department of Public Health shows that Iowans are smoking 52% less, but teens are still at risk for starting. The 2009 Tobacco Control Progress Report, conducted by the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Behavioral Research, showed [Read More]
