Since 2022, Iowa HHS has been hard at work to strengthen the stateβs Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) system through the Hope and Opportunities in Many Environments (HOME) project. Big systems changes take time, and HHS is committed to taking time to approach HOME changes thoughtfully and effectively.
This timeline graphic shows the progress Iowa has made since 2022 to evaluate and begin making improvements to programs and services. It also shows the changes that are coming up in the next few years to build a coordinated system with better access to services.
You can also find more detailed information on recent HOME project updates here.