State Representative Patti Ruff of McGregor has organized a listening post for Iowans and health care providers who have concerns about Medicaid privatization. The listening post will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 3 at the Robey Memorial Library Community Room, located at 401 First Avenue NW in Waukon.
“I’ve heard from several Iowa families and health care providers who have issues with Medicaid privatization,” said Ruff. “Our goal is to gather more information from local citizens and provide more information and answers to those who are affected.”
Rep. Ruff will be joined by State Senator Joe Bolkcom of Iowa City, who is Vice Chair of the Senate Human Resources Committee. In addition to lawmakers, representatives from the Iowa Department of Human Services and the three managed care organizations have been invited to participate in the event.