Iowa Senate approves HF 2739, a temporary HMO tax to fund Medicaid after heated floor debate The Iowa Senate passed House File 2739, which temporarily raises a health‑maintenance-organization premium tax (to 3.5% contingent on CMS approval, then 0.95% thereafter) and adds a Medicaid supplemental appropriation after extended debate over consumer costs and budget tradeoffs.

The Iowa Senate has passed a controversial bill that temporarily raises HMO taxes to boost Medicaid funding, igniting heated debates over consumer costs and budget implications.

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"My brother had a Total Leopard Ate My Face moment last night."

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