Key Takeaways
1.In the webinar we indicated there would be four carriers. As of November 1, CareSource sent the following to agents:
We want to share a temporary change with you regarding the state of Iowa effective today, November 1, 2022. After consideration and discussion with the Iowa Department of Insurance, CareSource requested that we temporarily suppress our Marketplace plans in Iowa on Healthcare.gov
2.Wellmark discontinued the Modified Plans. Individuals will be mapped to traditional, but there are other options.
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UnityPoint Primary plan has a lower copay for primary care office visits
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Standard Bronze/Gold has copays between the Traditional and Primary
3.Medica is still a valuable carrier with the following
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UnityPoint/Iowa Clinic Network named – Inspire
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Full state of Iowa network called Midlands Choice
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4.Oscar is most cost effective and MERCY ONLY for network