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Ames Tribune
desmoinesregister.com > story > news > local > 03/30/2026 > choose-iowa-grant-home-kneads-sourdough-bakery-slater > 89298940007

Home Kneads sourdough bakery in Slater receives $25K Choose Iowa grant

9+ hour, 59+ min ago  (592+ words) About a month after announcing plans to bring artisan sourdough to downtown Slater, Home Kneads is getting a boost from the state as owners Mike and Nina Harris continue renovating their future Main Street storefront. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike…...

The Des Moines Register
desmoinesregister.com > press-release > story > 14725 > new-educational-resource-released-by-muse-treatment-exploring-bcbs-anthem-alcohol-rehab-coverage

New Educational Resource Released by Muse Treatment Exploring BCBS Anthem Alcohol Rehab Coverage

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (224+ words) LOS ANGELES, CA " December 04, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " For more information about Muse Treatment, contact the company here: Acquisition marries decade+ of enterprise scale and over "1B in voice-based hospitality bookings with HeyGuest's Home Service Businesses Are Replacing Marketing Tactics with Marketing Leadership Pauma…...

Pocono Record
desmoinesregister.com > story > news > politics > state > 02/19/2026 > 2500-poconos-drop-affordable-care-act-coverage-costs-spike > 88725775007

In Monroe County, 21% of ACA enrollees drop coverage as costs spike

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (368+ words) About 85,000 Pennsylvanians have dropped their Affordable Care Act coverage for 2026 in the face of soaring premium costs from the expiration of federal subsidies." Pennie officials said about one in five program participants chose to terminate their coverage, at a rate…...

desmoinesregister.com
desmoinesregister.com > story > opinion > editorials > 02/08/2026 > managed-care-privatized-medicaid-iowa > 88516487007

Iowa finally agrees that it can do Medicaid better than MCOs | Opinion

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (99+ words) Iowa plans to take back Medicaid pharmacy administration, but it definitely shouldn't stop there, writes the Register's editorial board. Lee Grossman, Medicaid director for the state of Iowa, said something interesting during a meeting with lawmakers Jan. 29: "We're projecting saving…...

desmoinesregister.com
desmoinesregister.com > story > news > health > 01/20/2026 > nj-obamacare-buyers-pull-back-health-insurance-coverage-as-subsidies-expire > 88182482007

Obamacare subsidies die; here's what NJ health insurance buyers are doing

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (118+ words) As health insurance subsidies expire, New Jerseyans covered by Obamacare are opting for plans that have lower premiums but higher out-of-pocket costs. Obamacare subsidies die; here's what NJ health insurance buyers are doing TRENTON -- As health insurance subsidies expire, New…...

The Des Moines Register
desmoinesregister.com > press-release > story > 20031 > life-insurance-expert-aaron-seitz-of-macomb-mi-breaks-down-coverage-types-for-hellonation

Life Insurance Expert Aaron Seitz of Macomb, MI, Breaks Down Coverage Types for HelloNation

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (649+ words) What's the difference between term, whole, and universal life insurance, and how do you know which one fits your family's needs? The article outlines how each type of life insurance coverage serves a distinct purpose. According to HelloNation, term life…...

The Des Moines Register
desmoinesregister.com > press-release > story > 20622 > mz-medical-billing-expands-insurance-verification-services-to-support-healthcare-providers-across-the-united-states

MZ Medical Billing Expands Insurance Verification Services to Support Healthcare Providers Across the United States

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (158+ words) Eligibility issues remain one of the most common causes of preventable claim denials. Inactive coverage, missing authorizations, benefit exclusions, and incorrect payer information frequently result in claim rejections and delayed reimbursement. By confirming insurance details prior to service delivery, practices…...

The Des Moines Register
desmoinesregister.com > press-release > story > 13292 > smart-medigap-plans-expands-medicare-services-as-independent-agent-addresses-coverage-gaps-in-texas

Smart Medigap Plans Expands Medicare Services as Independent Agent Addresses Coverage Gaps in Texas

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (642+ words) Haslet, TX " November 18, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " "Every client's situation is unique, from their health conditions to their prescription needs to their budget constraints," added Hagan. "Our role is to serve as a knowledgeable guide who can explain the differences between Original Medicare,…...

The Des Moines Register
desmoinesregister.com > story > opinion > columnists > iowa-view > 10/23/2025 > enhanced-premium-tax-credits-rural-iowa > 86837800007

Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits are vital for rural Iowa | Opinion

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (523+ words) The Affordable Care Act has been one of the best investments in rural health care in decades. For farming families, entrepreneurs, and employees at small businesses who don't offer health insurance as a benefit, the ACA has expanded coverage, lowered…...

The Des Moines Register
desmoinesregister.com > story > news > health > 09/21/2025 > ny-ending-health-coverage-for-450k-after-federal-cuts-whos-affected > 86247500007

NY ending health coverage for 450K after federal funding cuts. Who is affected?

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (759+ words) Some 450,000 New Yorkers enrolled in the state's Essential Plan stand to lose that health coverage next year under a fallback plan by the state in response to federal cuts." State officials announced the changes Sept. 10 after weighing how to deal…...