Managed Medicare leaves uncertain future for county social services

Franklin County social services could be significantly affected by a recent policy change that alters the way Medicaid spending is managed in Iowa.
     For county social service departments, a large part of their job is to provide targeted case management for Medicaid recipients.
     Through targeted case management, Medicaid recipients are given a case worker that coordinates them with the county’s various programs, making sure that they get the specific services they need. From doctor visits to therapy, case management acts as a one-stop resource for people to utilize area social services.
    Read the full article in the March 11 edition of the Hampton Chronicle.