In Iowa, there are seven programs called Home-and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers. These waivers help people stay in their own homes or communities instead of going to a medical institution.
These programs also provide funding and personalized support for individuals who qualify, allowing them to receive the care they need while remaining in a familiar environment.
For more information about available HCBS, see the Medicaid Programs webpage.
This waiver offers services for those who have been diagnosed with AIDS or HIV. These are the services you may receive if there is a need for this waiver:
This waiver offers services for those who have been diagnosed with a brain injury due to an accident or illness. You must be at least one month of age for this waiver. These are the services you may receive if there is a need for this waiver:
This waiver offers services for children up to age 18, who have been diagnosed with serious emotional disturbance. These are the services you may receive if there is a need for this waiver:
This waiver provides services for elderly persons. An applicant must be at least 65 years of age. These are the services you may receive if there is a need for this waiver:
This waiver provides services for persons who are blind or disabled. An applicant must be less than 65 years of age for this waiver. These are the services you may receive if there is a need for this waiver:
This waiver provides services for persons who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability. These are the services you may receive if there is a need for this waiver:
This waiver provides services for persons who are physically disabled. An applicant must be at least 18 years of age, but less than 65 years of age. These are the services you may receive is there is a need for this waiver:
Please visit the the How to Apply pages for information on income limits and application process. If you'd like to get help from a local office, use our interactive HHS map to locate an HHS office near you.
Many members apply for waivers. It is possible that there may be a waiting list for waivers. The waiting list can vary by program and by utilization rates. Your HHS worker can help you understand waiting lists.
When you received Medicaid benefits, which includes capitation fees paid to a managed care organization, even if the plan did not pay for any services, the State of Iowa has the right to ask for money back from your estate after your death. This is called estate recovery. Learn more about how estate recovery can impact you.
