The IHA PAC supports candidates for state office whose philosophies, actions, positions and voting records reflect an understanding and concern for Iowa hospitals, health systems and heath care issues.
The IHA PAC is not affiliated with any candidate or political party and participates in elections for the Iowa House and Senate only.
The IHA PAC enhances the ability of IHA and member hospitals to develop and maintain working relationships with legislators. It provides an opportunity to help committed candidates get elected and reelected.
WHO CAN CONTRIBUTE?
- Contributions to the IHA PAC are accepted only from full-time, salaried hospital employees with managerial, professional or supervisor responsibilites, hospital trustees and employed physicians.
- Contributions will be screened and contributions received from outside the restricted class will be returned.
- Contributions are voluntary and have no impact on job status, performance review, compensation or employment.
- You have the right to refuse to contribute without being subject to coercion or reprisal.
- Only personal contributions will be accepted.
- Guidelines on amounts are merely suggestions.
- No corporate contributions will be accepted.
- Contributions to a PAC (IHA PAC or AHA PAC) are not deductible for federal or state income tax purposes.
All levels of contributions to the IHA PAC are appeciated with special recognition to leadership contributions at these five club levels:
President's Circle ($5,000 per year)
Champions Club ($2,500 per year)
Ben Franklin Club ($1,000 per year)
Chair's Circle ($500 per year)
Capitol Club ($350 per year)
By default, club level contributions are shared 50/50 with the AHA PAC until the Iowa goal for the AHA PAC is met for the year. At that point, all club level contributions go directly to the IHA PAC for the remainder of the campaign. AHA's PAC is a federal PAC supporting candidates to Congress. A contributor can designate a portion of their contribution to either PAC.
HOW CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE?
Contributing to the IHA PAC is easy: online or by mailing your personal check made payable to the IHA PAC to the Iowa Hospital Association, Attn: IHA PAC, 100 East Grand Ave, Ste. 100, Des Moines, IA 50309.
Your IHA PAC donation will be designated towards the goal of the hospital or health system your account is associated with. You can view this on your confirmation email after the donation is processed. To see the progress toward the current year goals, you can view the dashboard here.