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Overview

The Disability Services System (DSS) is designed to support, provide care, and connection for all Iowans and families with disability-related needs. The DSS also assists Iowans to needed system connections to Medicaid, Public Health, and Behavioral Health by using a shared responsibility model between HHS and system stakeholders.  The Disability Services System: 

  • Is well-coordinated with clear access points throughout Disability Services System districts.
  • Ensures that individuals and families have access to person-centered services and supports no matter where they live.
  • Reduces duplication by linking Federal, State and local governance and authority.
  • Eliminates administrative red-tape, and the same efforts happening in multiple places.
  • Links funding to measurable outcomes. 

Disability services provided through Iowa’s Medicaid programs can be found at the following link: Medicaid Programs | Health & Human Services 

Disability Services Programs & Supports

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