The Advocate E-Newsletter, March 9, 2016

At the end of February, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved Iowa's plan to modernize Medicaid with an implementation date of April 1, 2016, citing significant improvements the state has made to demonstrate readiness and enhance provider networks. Updates to MDS Section Q Materials. Severe Weather Awareness Week. Long-Term Care Social Workers of Iowa Spring Conference (April 14-15, Gateway Conference Center, Ames). Iowa Governor's Conference on Aging & Disabilities (May 23-26, Iowa Events Center, Des Moines). New Resource to Help LGBT Elders Avoid the Sweetheart Scam.