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Department of Human Services

Human Services Rules: What's New

This page lists proposed Department rule changes on which the Department is currently requesting public comments.  The Department will consider comments on these rules submitted by the end of the comment period as noted below.  You can access the text of the rule notice by clicking on the ARC number link.  You may submit comments in the following ways:

  • Via e-mail to PolicyAnalysis@dhs.state.ia.us.

  • Via fax to the Bureau of Policy Analysis and Appeals at 515-281-4980.

  • In writing mailed to the DHS Bureau of Policy Analysis and Appeals, 5th Floor, 1305 E Walnut Street, 
    Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0114.

  • At the public hearing, if one is scheduled.  (See Public Hearing List.)

Subject and  
Iowa Administrative Bulletin Citation

Status

End of Comment Period Targeted
Effective
Date
Financial support:  ARC 8274B (11/4/09)  Allow grace period for reinstatement of Child Care Assistance; clarify policy on application, effective date of assistance, protective care, and adverse actions   Noticed 11/24/09 2/1/10
Financial and medical support:  ARC 8272B (11/4/09) Allow grace period for reinstatement of FIP, FA and Medicaid; exempt costs of producing unearned income; allow telephone interview on FIP applications and make interview optional on reviews   Noticed 11/24/09 2/1/10
Medical support:  ARC 8256B (11/4/09) Require form for verification of insurance and clarify IowaCare citizenship requirements   Noticed 11/24/09 4/1/10
Medical support: ARC 8311B (11/18/09)  Allow HIPP payments via electronic benefits transfer; clarify eligibility through adoption assistance; update form numbers  Noticed 12/8/09 1/15/10
Medical support: ARC 8279B (11/18/09)  Allow reinstatement grace period for hawk-i   Noticed 12/8/09 3/1/10
Social services:  ARC 8320B (12/2/09)  Establish procedures for State Payment Program waiting list   Noticed, Implemented 12/22/09 3/17/10
Medical support:  ARC 8345B (12/2/09)  Reduce Medicaid payment rates for Executive Order 19  Noticed, Adopted 12/22/09  4/14/10
Financial support:  ARC 8347B (12/2/09) Lower PROMISE JOBS mileage reimbursement Noticed, Adopted 12/22/09  4/14/10

These rules are also listed on the Rules Docket with all of the other Department rules now in process.
Click here to view these rules as they were published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin.