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In 2025, despite a tight budget year with limited new Medicaid investments, community providers successfully secured a $3,050,000 increase in state funding, which with federal matching funds will equate to approximately $8,000,000 in total new funding for Employment, Hourly Supported Community Living, Respite, and Day Habilitation Services. This represents the largest FY26 non-facility provider rate increase and one of just five provider rate increases overall. IACP is continuing conversations with the Governor’s Office and Iowa HHS regarding how to maximize the impact of this new state investment. 

We also saw success in preventing more significant cuts. Working with our partner organizations, we successfully averted the more than $3 million in behavioral health provider rate cuts proposed as part of the Iowa HHS provider rate adjustments included in the governor’s original HHS budget. We were also successful in restoring $200,000 in the HHS budget to fund the administrative expenses of operating the Iowa ABLE program, which allows individuals with disabilities to save for disability-related expenses without impacting their eligibility for Medicaid or Social Security. 

Join IACP to receive our weekly Bill Watch and stay informed about legislation affecting our industry and for the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with local, state, and national policymakers. Our collective advocacy shapes legislation and drives positive change in service delivery. 

Learn from and collaborate with industry leaders. Participate in webinars, association committees, and specialized training like the Leadership Development Series, Behavioral Health Series, Service Excellence, Business Acumen, and more, to elevate your team’s expertise. In 2024, IACP held the first-ever Future Forward Summit, which stretched leaders with strategic future planning and learning what is on the horizon. We have something for everyone.
Stay informed with regular Policy & Industry Updates webinars, weekly calls with Iowa Medicaid leadership, regulatory summaries, and critical updates on legislative changes and industry events. We also have ins with MCOs to resolve issues related to claims payment, eligibility, and more. 
Leverage substantial savings through group purchasing with top-tier Business Solutions. This benefit helps improve efficiencies, enhance quality, and boost staff retention. From employee health insurance, workers compensation, office supplies, reduced learning management system fees, and savings on medication manager certification, membership will benefit your bottom line.
As an IACP member, you’ll gain membership in national organizations like ANCOR and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, expanding your network and advocacy reach beyond Iowa. This also gives you access to subject matter experts as the industry evolves, impacting behavioral health, mental health, and IDD services. For reference, an ANCOR membership alone costs about $575.50 annually (based on a $500,000 annual operating budget). With IACP, you get the full benefits of membership in IACP, ANCOR, and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, all for a single annual dues payment—a value that’s truly unmatched.

Let us help position your organization for success with your IACP Provider Membership!

*To gain access to IACP membership, applicants must submit a completed application and application fee and pay membership dues.