Iowa Elder Care Subsidies & Grants (2026)
Iowa offers 2 major home care waiver programs for eligible residents. An estimated $67 million in elder care benefits goes unclaimed in Iowa each year.
Iowa Elder Care Programs (2026)
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Iowa Medicaid Waiver Programs
Iowa's Medicaid program is administered by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Contact them at (515) 725-1000 to begin the application process.
- Iowa Health and Disability Waiver
- Elderly Waiver
Income limits for Iowa Medicaid in 2026: $2,742/month for an individual and $5,484/month for a couple. Asset limits and other requirements vary by program.
Browse by Subsidy Type in Iowa
Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow Medicaid to pay for home care, personal assis...
VA Aid & Attendance
The VA Aid & Attendance benefit is a tax-free pension enhancement for eligible veterans and survivin...
State Home Care Subsidy
State home care subsidy programs provide direct financial assistance to pay for in-home personal car...
Respite Care Grant
Respite care grants provide temporary relief to unpaid family caregivers by funding substitute care ...
Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver support programs provide training, counseling, financial assistance, and community connect...
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