The Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS) Commission is the state policy-making body for the provision of services to persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, or brain injury. It is authorized by Section 225C.5 of the Code of Iowa.

The Commission currently consists of eighteen voting members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the Senate. Commission members are appointed on the basis of interest and experience in the fields of mental health, intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, and brain injury, and to ensure adequate representation from persons with disabilities and individuals who have knowledge concerning disability services. The Commission is required to meet at least four times year.

MHDS Commission Meetings:

2013 Meeting Schedule

Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Materials

Member Lists:

Reports & Recommendations:

SFY 2013 Allowed Growth Factor Adjustment Recommendation

Allowed Growth Factor Follow Up Letter to Govenor Branstad

MDHS Commission Combined Annual & Biennial Report

Assessment of DHS Accreditation Bureau July 2008