Iowa Rebids Medicaid Managed Care Contracts

On February 17, 2022, the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released a request for proposals (RFP MED-23-005) to rebid its capitated managed care organization (MCO) contracts. The procurement will include services for the state’s Medicaid managed care program, Health Link, the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan (IHAWP), and the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) programs. The contracts are worth approximately $6.5 billion annually. Proposals are due by May 11, 2022. DHS intends to contract on a statewide basis with up to four bidders with a demonstrated capacity to coordinate care and provide quality . . .