Health Insurance Coverage in Iowa
| Insurance Company | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Website | medicaid |
| Number of Hospitals in Network | 43 |
| Number of Plans Offered | 2 |
1 plan
1 plan
| Plan Name | Plan Type |
|---|---|
| Medicaid | MEDICAID |
| Medicaid | OTHER |
Elizabeth Matney was appointed as Iowa's Medicaid Director in April 2021. [4, 5] In June 2023, she was also appointed to lead the division of Administration as the Department's Deputy Director. [4, 7] As Medicaid Director, Matney oversees Iowa's $6.4 billion medical assistance program, which serves more than 760,000 Iowans. [4, 7] Prior to returning to Iowa Medicaid, she served as health policy advisor for Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, where she worked closely with HHS programs and services on a broad range of critical issues. [4, 5, 7] As the Director of Administration, Matney oversees HHS' budget and accounting functions and information technology services. [4] Matney holds a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from Drake University and a bachelor's degree in psychology and philosophy from Texas State University. [4, 6, 7] Her previous experience includes serving as Medicaid managed care director, Medicaid quality assurance director, and her early experience includes direct care as a Medicaid provider and work at a women's shelter. [4, 6, 7] She was selected for the national Medicaid Leadership Institute. [2, 9] Autism Speaks has also honored her for her leadership in advancing access to autism services. [3]