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 and those wanting to return to a community living environment. Please refer to Iowa HHS Medicaid Informational Letter No. 2620-MC-FFS for additional details, including procedure codes, requirements and limitations.

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

Services available 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 Provider Relations or your provider engagement account manager.