Iowa Administrative Code Agency 441 - Human Services Department
Iowa Administrative Code – Agency 441: Human Services Department
The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS), codified under IAC Agency 441, governs programs and regulations related to public welfare, health services, and family support in Iowa.
Overview of Agency 441 (DHS)
The rules cover a wide array of programs administered by DHS, including but not limited to:
🔹 Key Areas Covered Under Chapter 441
| Chapter Range | Subject Matter |
|---|---|
| 1–25 | Organization, definitions, and public records |
| 50–99 | Income Maintenance (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP, FIP) |
| 100–199 | Child Welfare Services (foster care, adoption, child protective services) |
| 200–299 | Child Support Recovery |
| 300–399 | Mental Health & Disability Services (MHDS) |
| 400–499 | Facilities, Licensing & Waiver Services |
| 500–599 | Provider Reimbursement and Medical Services |
| 700–799 | Appeals and Fair Hearings |
🔹 Examples of Specific Rule Areas
Chapter 75 – Conditions of eligibility for public assistance
Chapter 79 – Medicaid provider reimbursement
Chapter 109 – Licensing of child care centers
Chapter 130 – Child protective services
Chapter 202 – Child support recovery unit procedures
Chapter 441—Chapter 78 – Covered Medicaid services
Chapter 441—Chapter 185 – Foster care program standards
🔹 Administrative Authority
Agency 441 rules are implemented under the oversight of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which since July 2023 includes the former DHS and Department of Public Health (DPH).
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