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Iowa regulators warn of multistate insurance producer scam
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (195+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa — State regulators are warning Iowans about a sophisticated scam targeting job seekers and stealing identities to fraudulently sell insurance policies. The Iowa Insurance Division said scammers are contacting people and encouraging them to get an Iowa resident…...
Rochester credit union launches free benefits finder tool
2+ week, 2+ day ago (259+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. — First Alliance Credit Union Foundation launched a free online tool called Benefits Finder to help people discover government programs they may qualify for. The tool helps users find potential financial support for groceries, childcare, healthcare, utilities, tax credits,…...
MN AG wins $945K settlement over illegal home equity loans
3+ week, 6+ day ago (591+ words) SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a settlement with an Arizona-based finance company for illegally entering into mortgage loans with Minnesota homeowners. Ellison says Unlock Partnership Solutions, Inc. marketed and entered into what it called "home…...
Minnesota extends Medicaid provider freeze for 6 more months
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (303+ words) KIMT Air Quality Alert until FRI 11:15 AM CDT ST. PAUL, Minn. â Minnesota is extending a freeze on new Medicaid providers in 12 high-risk services for at least another six months. The pause started January 30 and coincides with the Minnesota Department…...
New Iowa Medicaid fraud panel holds first meeting in Des Moines
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (204+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa — A new task force aimed at eliminating fraud in Iowa's Medicaid program held its first meeting. Attorney General Brenna Bird announced the Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force met Wednesday. Governor Kim Reynolds created the 11-member group through…...
CVS to pay $850K to Minnesota over insulin overbilling
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (407+ words) SAINT PAUL, Minn. — CVS Pharmacy will pay more than $850,000 to Minnesota as part of a $36.5 million national settlement resolving allegations the pharmacy chain overbilled Medicaid for insulin pens. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the settlement Thursday, which includes a…...
Iowa audit flags $18K in bad spending at Lansing EMS
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (226+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa — A state investigation found more than $18,000 in questionable spending by Lansing Emergency Medical Services, according to a report released Monday by Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand. The investigation, requested by Allamakee County officials, covered financial transactions…...
State officials provide update on efforts to combat Medicaid fraud
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (275+ words) (KIMT) - In a virtual meeting held on Thursday, Minnesota’s Department of Human Services (DHS) provided updates on where the state is at in its efforts to combat Medicaid fraud. $3.1 billion in Medicaid funding is at risk until DHS is able…...
Clear Lake among 4 Iowa towns getting state revitalization grants
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (374+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $40,000 in grants through the Governor's Empower Rural Iowa Initiative to help four rural Iowa communities grow. Clear Lake, Clarion, Redfield and Stanton each received $10,000 through the Rural…...
Uninsured rate spikes in Minnesota, affecting 116,000 more people
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (287+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported a significant increase in the number of uninsured residents in the state. New data from the Minnesota Health Access Survey revealed that the uninsured rate rose from 3.8% in 2023 to 5.8% in…...