ARC 0230D

ARC 0230D

HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT[441]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to individual and family direct support
and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Department of Health and Human Services hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 184, “Individual and Family Direct Support,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 225C.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Executive Order 10.

Purpose and Summary

     This proposed rulemaking is being undertaken as a result of a Red Tape Rule Review pursuant to Executive Order 10. The Department’s review found Chapter 184 describes programs that have already sunset and for which there is no longer statutory authority. The Family Support Subsidy program was designed to assist families in staying together by defraying some of the costs of caring for a child with special needs living at home. The chapter also defined and structured the corresponding comprehensive family support program, known as Children at Home. This program was designed to assist families raising a child with a disability in obtaining needed services and supports. Because the programs and the statutory authority for rulemaking are no longer in place, the Department is proposing to rescind this chapter.

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on March 18, 2026. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   April 7, 2026

Fiscal Impact

    This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

    After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

    Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 441—Chapter 6.

Public Comment

    Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 19, 2026. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

    Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

    Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

    Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

    The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

    The following rulemaking action is proposed:

    ITEM 1.  Rescind and reserve 441—Chapter 184.