Which state department assist seniors in Iowa? The Iowa ELDERLY WAIVER assists elderly adults in Iowa.

What is the best number to call to get started? If you need assistance, please contact Iowa Medicaid Member Services at 1-800-338-8366 or locally in the Des Moines area at 515-256-4606, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Is there a website? http://http://dhs.iowa.gov/

Who qualifies to receive services with the Iowa elderly waiver?
Members may be eligible for Iowa HCBS Elderly Waiver services by meeting the following criteria:

• Be an Iowa resident and a United States citizen or a person of foreign birth with legal entry into the United States • Be 65 years of age or older
• Be determined eligible for Medicaid (Title XIX) as if the member was in a medical institution. Members may be Medicaid eligible prior to accessing waiver services or be determined eligible through the application process for the waiver program. Additional opportunities to access Medicaid may be available through the waiver program even if the member has previously been determined ineligible
• Be determined by the Iowa Medicaid Enterprise, Medical Services to need Nursing or Skilled level of care

How old do you have to be to start receiving services? You must be 65 years of age or older to receive services under the Iowa Elderly Waiver.

How long is the waiting list? Iowa does not report a waiting list for the Elderly waiver.

What services does the Iowa Elderly Medicaid waiver program offer? The Iowa Elderly Waiver services are individualized to meet the needs of each member. The following services are available: Adult Day Care; Assistive Device; Assisted Living on-call; Case Management; Chore Services; Consumer Directed Attendant Care; Emergency Response System; Home and Vehicle Modifications; Home Delivered Meals; Home Health Aide; Homemaker Services; Mental Health Outreach; Nursing Care; Nutritional Counseling; Respite;Senior Companions; Transportation; and Consumer Choices Option.

Do you have a choice in providers? Yes, The services, which are considered necessary and appropriate for the member, will be determined through an interdisciplinary team consisting of the member; case manager/DHS service worker, service provider(s) and other persons the member chooses.

To apply for certification as a Iowa waiver service provider, contact the fiscal agent for the Bureau of Long-Term Care by phone at 800-338-7909 or in writing at: ACS Provider Relations PO Box 14422 Des Moines, IA 50306-3422.

Elderly Waiver services are individualized to meet the needs of each member. However, decisions regarding what services are appropriate, the numbers of units or the dollar amounts of the appropriate services are based on the member’s needs as determined by the member and an interdisciplinary team.

The total costs of Elderly Waiver services cannot exceed the following:
• Nursing Level of Care $1339.00 per month
• Skilled Level of Care $2765.00 per month

HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES ELDERLY WAIVER INFORMATION PACKET