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Does Iowa Medicaid Cover Therapy?

Iowa Medicaid covers therapy — but the specifics depend on which managed care plan you're in, and with Medicaid expansion, most adults up to 138% FPL qualify.

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Iowa mental health insurance landscape

Iowa Health Link MCOs include Amerigroup, Iowa Total Care.

Full parity enforcement Medicaid expanded

What's covered

Iowa Medicaid covers individual therapy, psychiatric medication management, group therapy, and (in most cases) intensive outpatient programs. Coverage is typically robust, with no copay or very low copay.

Finding a provider

Not all therapists accept Medicaid, but Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Mental Health Centers do. Search your state's Medicaid MCO provider directory.

Iowa-specific

Iowa Health Link MCOs include Amerigroup, Iowa Total Care.

If you're in the coverage gap

Coverage gap closed in {N} due to expansion. Check your eligibility at healthcare.gov.

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