Medicaid 101

February 24, 2026
Registration


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If you have questions, please email Ashley Ezzio.
 

Target Audience

Physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, coding specialists, medical assistants, sonographers, and EMS providers. 

Description

Join UpLift and Disability Rights Iowa for Medicaid 101, a Lunch and Learn webinar focused on the basics of Iowa Medicaid. Expert-Certified Benefits Counselors and a Litigation Attorney will give an overview of Iowa’s Medicaid program and walk attendees through the various ways people qualify, the roles and responsibilities of the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), where Iowans can find assistance, and Medicaid appeal rights.

This webinar is a high-level overview of Medicaid. Presenters will not discuss upcoming changes related to H.R. 1, including work requirements and Iowa Medicaid waivers.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the importance of Medicaid as a social safety net.
  2. Connect clients with Medicaid resources related to enrollment, managed care organizations, and appeals.
  3. Describe at least three different Medicaid eligibility groups.

Speakers

Tammy Crouch, CWIC
Community Work Incentives Coordinator, Disability Rights Iowa 

Emily Ehlers, JD
Litigation Attorney, Disability Rights Iowa

Mistie Johnson, MBA
Project Director of Community Work Incentives, Disability Rights Iowa 

Jenny Lynes, MA, CWIC
Community Work Incentives Coordinator, Disability Rights Iowa 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
  • 1.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
02/24/2026
Course expires: 
02/24/2026
Event starts: 
02/24/2026 - 11:30am CST
Event ends: 
02/24/2026 - 1:00pm CST
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Accreditation Statements

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and The Harkin Institute. DMU designates this live activity for 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

Disclosures

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Michael Berger, MPH - Planning Committee Member
  • Tammy Crouch, CWIC - Speaker
  • Emily Ehlers, JD - Speaker
  • Ashley Ezzio, MPH - Activity Coordinator and Planning Committee Member
  • Mistie Johnson, MBA - Speaker
  • Mindy Jones - Activity Director
  • Jenny Lynes, MA, CWIC - Speaker
  • Craig Owens, PhD - Activity Director
  • Adam Shriver, PhD - Planning Committee Member
  • Rayna Stoycheva, PhD - Planning Committee Member
  • Daniel Van Sant, JD, MSEd - Planning Committee Member

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
  • 1.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.50 CE Contact Hour(s)

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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