Oct 14, 2026 · 10 min · 11 segments
In person absentee voting starts today in Iowa. Some health departments are trying to help refugees in Iowa who lost their Medicaid. And how is affordability shaping Iowa's Second Congressional…
Support groups are estimating nearly 2,000 refugees lost coverage under changes within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
County health departments are trying to fill the gaps as refugees look for other healthcare options.
Julie Ann Van Loo with the Polk County Health Department says they are working with community partners to create an informal care network.
Free Clinics of Iowa, um, does a good job of being out in the community doing clinics.
Uh, Primary Health Care and other federally qualified health centers are doing everything they can.
She says they're keeping the Polk County Health website updated with information and cheaper healthcare options, and they're helping local providers figure out what options patients have.
Support groups are estimating nearly 2,000 refugees lost coverage under changes within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
County health departments are trying to fill the gaps as refugees look for other healthcare options.
Julie Ann Van Loo with the Polk County Health Department says they are working with community partners to create an informal care network.
Free Clinics of Iowa, um, does a good job of being out in the community doing clinics.
Uh, Primary Health Care and other federally qualified health centers are doing everything they can.
She says they're keeping the Polk County Health website updated with information and cheaper healthcare options, and they're helping local providers figure out what options patients have.
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