Iowa § 231.56 - 231.56 Services and programs.
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§ 231.56. 231.56 Services and programs.
The department shall administer long-term living and community support services and programs that allow older individuals and individuals with disabilities to secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment that provides for self-care with appropriate supportive services, assist in removing individual and social barriers to economic and personal independence for older individuals and individuals with disabilities, and provide a continuum of care for older individuals and individuals with disabilities. Funds appropriated for this purpose shall be allocated based on rules adopted by the department pursuant to chapter 17A. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A that allow the department to collect information as necessary from long-term living and community support services, program providers, and patients to administer this section. 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1024 C87, §249D.56 C93, §231.56 2005 Acts, ch 45, §14; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §34; 2012 Acts, ch 1086, §11; 2013 Acts, ch 90, §58; 2018 Acts, ch 1049, §15; 2024 Acts, ch 1161, §150, 162 2024 amendment effective July 1, 2025; 2024 Acts, ch 1161, §162 Section amended Thu Dec 11 19:04:26 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 231.56 (29, 2)
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What does Iowa Code § 231.56 cover?
Section 231.56 ("231.56 Services and programs.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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