Tag: Iowa

Iowa Proposes Tax Adjustment for Health Insurance Companies to Support Medicaid Funding

Iowa's Senate File 2464 proposes tax hikes on health insurance firms to bolster Medicaid funding, raising concerns among insurers about financial impacts and consumer costs.

Iowa Title Guaranty Launches Innovative Title Theft Coverage for Homeowners

Iowa Title Guaranty introduces one of the nation's first title theft insurance products, offering new and existing homeowners affordable protection against title fraud with legal defense coverage.

Rising Health Insurance Premiums Trigger Cascade of Healthcare Access Challenges

Significant hikes in health insurance premiums are expected to reduce coverage rates and increase uninsured patients, escalating demand on emergency care and stressing healthcare providers in Iowa and nationwide.

Mercy Medical Center Hosts Free Health Insurance Enrollment Event in Cedar Rapids

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids is hosting a free event to assist with health insurance Marketplace applications and renewals, providing expert guidance and improving insurance access in Iowa.

Brocker, Karns and Karns Offers Independent Insurance Solutions Across Iowa

Brocker, Karns and Karns provides independent insurance coverage options across Iowa, partnering with Auto-Owners Insurance for competitive rates on home, auto, life, and business policies.

Iowa Republicans Skeptical as Congress Debates ACA Subsidy Extension

Iowa Republicans express skepticism over extending ACA's enhanced premium tax credits amid fraud concerns and calls for structural health care reforms. The debate affects over 130,000 Iowans relying on marketplace coverage.

Iowa Medicare Fraud Warning: Protecting Beneficiaries from Scams

The Iowa Insurance Division warns Medicare beneficiaries of fraud attempts involving fake calls requesting Social Security numbers. Learn how to identify and avoid these scams affecting premium withholdings.

Linn County Worksite Wellness Roundtable Addresses Health Insurance and Cannabis Policies

Linn County's Worksite Wellness Roundtable guides employers through federal health insurance changes and workplace cannabis policy, offering free wellness assessments.

Iowa Crop Insurance Discount Program Offers $5/Acre for Fall Cover Crops

Iowa launches Crop Insurance Discount Program providing $5 per acre premium reduction for fall-planted cover crops to promote conservation and reduce farmers' insurance costs.

Deadline Looms for ACA Premium Tax Credit Renewal Affecting Iowa Market

Federal lawmakers must act by December on ACA premium tax credits that have reduced health insurance costs in Iowa. Without renewal, premiums could rise substantially for those under 400% of poverty.