Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) puts wheels in motion for implementation of Iowa's Medicaid Modernization plan

State will continue taking steps to formally launch Medicaid Modernization on March 1

(DES MOINES)  - Today, Gov. Branstad issued the following statement in response to CMS's decision on Iowa's Medicaid Modernization waivers.

"The decision by CMS formally puts the wheels in motion to implement our Medicaid Modernization plan on March 1.  The CMS letter effectively gives the green light to Iowa as long as steps are taken to build on the progress already made.  Iowa's Medicaid Modernization plan is similar to plans CMS has granted approval to in 39 other states.  From the very beginning, our focus has been on improving patients' health outcomes.  Current Medicaid patients should continue working with their Managed Care Organizations for a March 1 kick-off."

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