FY 2025 mish - medicare improvements for patients and providers act: priority 1 for ships

The Center for Integrated Programs awarded $299,291 to the Iowa Insurance Division under the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program (CFDA 93.071) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027. This formula grant funds enhanced outreach and enrollment assistance to eligible Medicare beneficiaries in Iowa, with particular emphasis on individuals with limited incomes and assets. The program delivers one-on-one enrollment counseling, application assistance for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program and Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), and community education regarding preventive and wellness benefits. The Iowa Insurance Division, operating as the IA Department of Economic Development-Workforce, serves approximately 55,000 Medicare beneficiaries annually through these initiatives.

Under this award, the Iowa Insurance Division provides comprehensive products and services including personalized enrollment counseling at benefits enrollment centers, community outreach campaigns, disease prevention and wellness promotion activities, and technical assistance to service providers. The grant supports the division's existing programs such as the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program, which collectively deliver educational seminars, web-based decision support resources, and targeted assistance with healthcare coverage decision-making. These services are designed to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate complex insurance landscapes and identify benefits for which they may be eligible.