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This section contains important information for nonprofit Medicare certified home health service providers reimbursed under Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Advantage and the Veterans Administration and Medicaid funded personal care services and in home services reimbursed under the Older Americans Act funding, Veterans Administration, and Iowa Medicaid HCBS.

LAI provides updates on funding and regulations that impact Medicare Certified home health, research reports released about Medicare Certified home health, and resources and information to assist not for profit Medicare Certified home health providers.

LAI also provides updates on funding and regulations that impact home care, research reports released about home care, and resources and information to assist nonprofit home care providers to operate quality services and remain financially viable in a competitive market.

These resources will aid members in achieving and maintaining Assisted Living Compliance

These rule review articles will aid in achieving and maintaining compliance.

As Iowa's aging populations grow, affordable options for living will be critical. Housing is a basic human need that growing numbers of elderly are struggling to afford. LAI advocates for a strong federal role in affordable senior housing - development, preservation and management including housing with supportive services. We continue to advocate for creative solutions to ensure safe, decent, and affordable housing for our nation's elders.

Below is information regarding affordable housing for LAI members.

LAI advocates for Adult Day as an important part of the continuum of not-for-profit aging services. Adult Day provides essential services for keeping Iowa's elderly engaged in their communities and staying in the place they call home.

Below you will find useful links for regulations, national news on adult day services, and other helpful links for providers.

Use these links as resources for supportive living.

Nursing homes can provide long-term intermediate level or short-term skilled level care to older adults.

Use these regulatory review articles to aid in maintaining compliance and answer questions.

Programs for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly include an interdisciplinary team to assess needs and deliver care across settings.

Life Plan Communities provide a continuum of services from care at home to nursing home.

Home Health care provides short- and long-term services and supports in the individual's home.

Assisted Living bridges the gap between independent living and nursing home level of care.