1. Kevin W. Concannon, Director Iowa Department of Human Services Iowa Coverage and Eligibility Initiatives Covering kids/hawk-i and Medicaid Increasing parent eligibility for coverage under Medicaid IowaCare limited benefit network—IowaCare and Medicaid waivers authorizing annual check-ups, lab work, etc Iowa dental home for kids initiative Increased Disproportionate Share payments

2. Kevin W. Concannon, Director Iowa Department of Human Services Iowa Community and Behavioral Health Medicaid Initiatives Implementing the Deficit Reduction Act/habilitation service element state plan amendment implementation. “Money Follows The Person” with focus on ICF/MRs “Consumer Choice Option” (Cash and Counseling) implementation Mental health—serious and emotionally disturbed children’s waiver

3. Kevin W. Concannon, Director Iowa Department of Human Services Iowa Community and Behavioral Health Medicaid Initiatives-Cont. Mental health infrastructure waivers Reimbursement for community mental health centers and for community hospital psychiatric beds DMIE pilot to test efficacy of health insurance and health care for individuals with poor work histories who have mental health diagnoses, and to research impact on work histories