Administrative Rules Docket
The Department’s Rules Docket lists all rule changes currently in process for the Iowa Department on Aging, from the time notice of the proposed rule is submitted to the Governor's Office through the date when the rule change takes effect. Complete information on all aspects of the rules in progress and rule-making documents published since July 2008 can be found on the Iowa Legislature's Rules Tracker.
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Rules Docket:
Amendment to Chapter 2
The proposed amendment changes the divisions of the Department on Aging to make the rule as it relates to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman compliant with federal law.
Notice of Intended Action (NOIA): December 6, 2017 (ARC 3478C)
Deadline for Public Comment: December 26, 2017 (View NOIA and Comment)
Rule Adopted and Filed: March 28, 2018
Rule Effective Date: May 2, 2018
Amendment to Chapter 8
The proposed amendment rescinds paragraph 8.6(10)"c" to make the rule related to the certified Long-Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman Program compliant with federal law.
Notice of Intended Action: December 6, 2017 (ARC 3479C)
Deadline for Public Comment: December 26, 2017 (View NOIA and Comment)
Rule Adopted and Filed: March 28, 2018
Rule Effective Date: May 2, 2018
Amendment to Chapter 23
The proposed amendment requires the individuals providing the services of Options Counseling to complete a training developed in partnership with the Administration for Community Living.
Notice of Intended Action: October 11, 2017 (ARC 3376C)
Deadline for Public Comment: October 31, 2017 (View NOIA and Comment)
Rule Adopted and Filed: December 6, 2017 (ARC 3485C)
Rule Effective Date: January 10, 2018
Amendment to Chapter 22
The proposed amendment changes the ward-to-staffing level for substitute decision makers from 10/FTE to 40/FTE.
Notice of Intended Action: September 27, 2017 (ARC 3324C)
Deadline for Public Comment: October 17, 2017 (View NOIA and Comment)
Rule Adopted and Filed: December 6, 2017 (ARC 3484C)
Rule Effective Date: January 10, 2018
Amendment to Chapter 7
The proposed amendment removes the 6-month assessment requirement to review an older individual’s eligibility to receive a home-delivered meal.
Notice of Intended Action: March 15, 2017 (ARC 2967C)
Deadline for Public Comment: April 4, 2017 (View NOIA and Comment)
Rule Adopted and Filed: June 21, 2017 (ARC 3139C)
Rule Effective Date: July 26, 2017
Amendment to Chapter 15
The proposed amendments rescind rule 17—15.20(231) to eliminate mandatory reporter training provided by the Iowa Department on Aging.
Notice of Intended Action: March 15, 2017 (ARC 2968C)
Deadline for Public Comment: April 4, 2017 (View NOIA and Comment)
Rule Adopted and Filed: June 21, 2017 (ARC 3140C)
Rule Effective Date: July 26, 2017
Amendment to Chapter 21
The proposed changes will update rules relating to the provision of the service of Case Management, including updating criteria for service providers; updating the explanation of the service process and requirements; clarifying the client discharge and transfer process; updating the monitoring and follow-up process; updating the documentation necessary; and updating the records retention.
Notice of Intended Action: Dec. 7, 2016 (ARC 2851C)
Deadline for Public Comment: Dec. 27, 2016 (View NOIA and Comment)
Rule Adopted and Filed: March 15, 2017 (ARC 2976C)
Rule Effective Date: May 3, 2017
Amendment to Chapter 29
The proposed change will rescind Chapter 29, which terminated July 1, 2014.
Notice of Intended Action: Oct. 12, 2016 (ARC 2769C)
Deadline for Public Comment: Nov. 1, 2016 (View NOIA and Comment)
Rule Adopted and Filed: March 15, 2017 (ARC 2977C)
Rule Effective Date: May 3, 2017