Policy Priorities
THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF IACP, INCLUDING:
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Legislative AdvocacyList Item 1
Policymakers regularly reach out to IACP for critical information and solutions. IACP partners with its members to advise and educate lawmakers on the effect that policy decisions have on the lives of Iowans. Together, we can advocate with one powerful voice. Individual members are also called upon by legislative subcommittees to offer their opinions on industry-related legislation.
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Workforce Development
IACP provides many industry-specific opportunities for professional growth, including online training, onsite education, regional training and an annual conference. Regardless of distance, all providers have access to cutting-edge learning.
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HCBS & Habilitation Priorities
- 3% Across-the-board rate investment to sustain quality services.
- Implement regular, scheduled rate reviews for HCBS and Habilitation, with a predictable process to ensure providers can meet capacity needs.
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Mental Health Priorities
- Community Mental Health Prescriber rates and SNMIS safety net service rates must match Medicaid rates - same service, same rate.
- Direct 70% of Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) block grant funds straight to CMHC providers.
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Policy Initiatives
- Require that providers receive at least 30 days’ advance notice before Medicaid funding ends for any member, to address eligibility communication gaps and prevent unrecoverable costs.
- Recognize Relias as a state-supported learning management system. Providers utilize Relias for comprehensive libraries — supporting industry best practice, credentialing/certification to reduce administrative cost and streamline regulatory compliance.
Advocacy Resources
How You Can Support This Work
Review & Share the One-Pager
A unified message strengthens our impact. Please review the one-pager and share it with your leadership, staff, and local policymakers.
Educate Your Legislators
Many lawmakers are eager to learn more about the issues facing community providers. Use the one-pager to guide conversations on your services, successes, and challenges
Advocacy Events
Members’ presence at the Capitol and connection to legislators makes a difference. Watch for IACP advocacy alerts and opportunities to connect.
Participate in Advocacy Events
IACP offers several ongoing opportunities to help you navigate the policy landscape in real time:
- Bi-monthly Policy & Industry Updates webinars provide regular overviews of legislative activity, regulatory changes, and key system updates that impact your organization.
- Executive Director–HHS (monthly) offer direct, timely communication with state leadership and a space to raise questions, clarify expectations, and share provider perspectives.
- The IACP Policy Bulletin, distributed every Thursday, tracks bills, provides real-time updates, and outlines action opportunities throughout session.
- IACP Bill Watch, sent weekly during the Iowa legislative session to provide the most up-to-date information from the Iowa Statehouse.
Donate to the Iowa Providers PAC
PAC contributions directly strengthen our advocacy and ensure Iowa’s community providers have a powerful, unified voice at the Capitol
Hill Day 2027
Tuesday
March 16, 2027
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