In Lieu of Services

In partnership with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS), Iowa Total Care offers In Lieu of Services (ILOS) to Iowa Medicaid members currently on a waitlist for one of Iowa’s 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers.

ILOS support members who are at immediate risk of hospitalization or institutionalization. They also aid those wanting to return to a community living setting. ILOS details can be found in Iowa HHS Medicaid Informational Letter No. 2620-MC-FFS.

Please note: Members in limited benefit groups are not eligible for ILOS. This includes Iowa Health and Wellness Plan (IHAWP) or Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki).

Services include:

Pre-Tenancy and Tenancy Sustaining Services
Housing Transition Navigation Services
Case Management
Respite Care
Personal Care Services
Medically Tailored Meals
Assistive Services/Devices
Home Modifications
Vehicle Modifications
Intermittent Supported Community Living (SCL)
Supported Employment
Personal Emergency Response Systems
Specialized Medical Equipment
Adult Day Care
Non-Medical Transportation

Questions? Please contact Iowa Total Care Member Services: 1-833-404-1061 (TTY: 711).