§ 231F.1 — Intent for Iowa’s long-term living system

Iowa § 231F.1

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title VI: HUMAN SERVICES
• Ch. 231F: LONG-TERM LIVING SYSTEM

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1. The general assembly finds and declares that the intent for Iowa’s long-term living
system is to ensure all Iowans access to an extensive range of high-quality, affordable, and
cost-effective long-term living options that maximize independence, choice, and dignity for
consumers.
2. The long-term living system should be comprehensive, offering multiple services and
support in home, community-based, and facility-based settings; should utilize a uniform
assessment process to ensure that such services and support are delivered in the most
integrated and life-enhancing setting; and should ensure that such services and support are
provided by a well-trained, motivated workforce.
3. The long-term living system should exist in a regulatory climate that appropriately
ensures the health, safety, and welfare of consumers, while not being overly restrictive or
inflexible.
4. The long-term living system should sustain existing informal care systems including
family, friends, volunteers, and community resources; should encourage innovation through
the use of technology and new delivery and financing models, including housing; should
provide incentives to consumers for private financing of long-term living services and
support; and should allow Iowans to live independently as long as they desire.
5. Information regarding all components of the long-term living system should be
effectively communicated to all persons potentially impacted by the need for long-term living
services and support in order to empower consumers to plan, evaluate, and make decisions
about how best to meet their own long-term living needs.