Nursing Home: Residents on Medicare, November 4, 2013

Important Information About Drug Coverage For Nursing Home Residents on Medicare. While you live in a nursing home you can enroll in, or change, Medicare drug plans at ANY TIME with SHIIP help.

146th Annual Report of the Insurance Division, August 2016

Annual report on the insurance industry. Statistical tables reflect in detail the financial condition of all insurance companies licensed to do business in Iowa, based on their sworn annual statements covering the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2015, and ending December 31, 2015, filed with the Division.

145th Annual Report of the Insurance Division, August 2015

Annual report on the insurance industry. Preliminary material outlines Insurance Division activities generally. The statistical tables reflect in detail the financial condition of all insurance companies licensed to do business in Iowa, based on their sworn annual statements covering the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2014, and ending December 31, 2014, filed with the Division.

The VOP Voice, March 1, 2016., Vol. 3

Spotlight on Kelsey Zantigh, Volunteer Anniversaries, Continuing Education, Trivia, OSLTO Annual Report

The VOP Voice, April 1, Vol. 4

Spotlight on Kelli Todd, Volunteer Anniversaries, Continuing Education, Trivia

20 Common Nursing Home Problems - and How to Resolve Them, July 2015

Includes a brief introduction to Medicare & Medicaid, 20 problems common to nursing facilities & suggestions as how to resolve them.

SHIIP Nursing Facility Notice, June 29, 2012

Important information about drug coverage for Nursing Home residents on Medicare

The Advocate E-Newsletter, December 7, 2015

Info on whether long-term care residents who receive skilled care can leave the facility for outings or overnights without worrying that they will lose Medicare coverage. Discharge specialist spends busy first year assisting residents, educating facilities. Right to participate in research studies. Upcoming events & educational opportunities. Learning more about IPost.

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.

Holiday Visits and Gifts, November 2014

With the holidays fast approaching questions inevitably arise concerning a resident’s right and ability to leave a nursing facility. Residents often want to join in family festivities but may believe that leaving a nursing facility for a period of time is not an option because they may lose their source of payment from Medicare, Medicaid, or a long term care insurance policy or lose their room all together.

Long-Term Care Options, March 26, 2015

Information on when and how best to explore Long-Term Care options on a power point presentation.

Your Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home, March 2014

This booklet explains how to find and compare nursing homes and other long-term care options; how to pay for nursing home care; your rights as a nursing home resident and alternatives to nursing home care. Not all nursing homes are certified to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.