Iowa Code
Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS
Section 231.56 - Services and programs.

231.56 Services and programs.
The department shall administer long-term living and community support services and programs that allow older individuals 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 provide a continuum of care for older individuals and individuals with disabilities. Funds appropriated for this purpose shall be allocated based on administrative rules adopted by the commission. The department shall require such records as needed 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

Structure Iowa Code

Iowa Code

Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES

Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS

Section 231.1 - Short title.

Section 231.2 - Legislative findings and declaration.

Section 231.3 - State policy and objectives.

Section 231.4 - Definitions.

Section 231.11 - Commission established.

Section 231.12 - Terms.

Section 231.13 - Meetings — officers.

Section 231.14 - Commission duties and authority.

Section 231.21 - Department on aging.

Section 231.22 - Director — assistant director.

Section 231.23 - Department on aging — duties and authority.

Section 231.23A - Programs and services.

Section 231.24 - Certified retirement communities.

Section 231.31 - State plan on aging.

Section 231.32 - Criteria for designation of area agencies on aging.

Section 231.33 - Area agencies on aging duties.

Section 231.34 - Limitation of funds used for administrative purposes.

Section 231.41 - Purpose.

Section 231.42 - Office of long-term care ombudsman — duties — penalties for violations.

Section 231.43 - Authority and responsibilities of the commission.

Section 231.44 - Utilization of resources — assistance and advocacy related to long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program.

Section 231.45 - Certified volunteer long-term care ombudsman program.

Section 231.51 - Older American community service employment program.

Section 231.52 - Senior internship program.

Section 231.53 - Coordination with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Section 231.54 - Elderlaw education program.

Section 231.55 - Retired senior volunteer programs.

Section 231.56 - Services and programs.

Section 231.56A - Prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation program.

Section 231.57 - Coordination of advocacy.

Section 231.58 - Long-term living coordination.

Section 231.59

Section 231.60

Section 231.61 - Adult day services requirements — oversight.

Section 231.62 - Alzheimer’s disease services and assistance.

Section 231.63 - End-of-life care information.

Section 231.64 - Aging and disability resource center.

Section 231.65 - Legal assistance development program.

Section 231.66 - Nutrition and health promotion program.