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This affects Iowa Medicaid in IA on Medicaid plans.

When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Jun 17, 2026.

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IL 2738-FFS: Statewide Provider Revalidation Initiative

Q: What do I need to do?

Immediately: Ensure contact information is current with Iowa Medicaid to receive revalidation notices. Monitor Iowa Medicaid website for updates and watch for revalidation notices starting July 1, 2026. When notified: Complete revalidation process within 30 days or risk enrollment termination and inability to bill Iowa Medicaid FFS.

Act

immediately

Effective date

Jun 17, 2026

Identified

Jun 21, 2026

Summary

Iowa Medicaid is launching a mandatory statewide provider revalidation initiative from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. All Iowa Medicaid FFS providers will receive phased revalidation notices and have 30 days to complete the revalidation process once notified.

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What to do

immediately · 3 steps

01Ensure contact information is current with Iowa Medicaid to receive revalidation notices.

02Monitor Iowa Medicaid website for updates and watch for revalidation notices starting July 1, 2026.

03When notified: Complete revalidation process within 30 days or risk enrollment termination and inability to bill Iowa Medicaid FFS.

Original notice

IL 2738-FFS: Statewide Provider Revalidation Initiative

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