• Pushing a wheelchair 

• Assistance with getting into or out of a vehicle at the worksite 

• PAS do not include medical services, job-related tasks, or specific job functions 

2. Regulations 

PAS in Iowa are governed by Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) 441—77.30 for HCBS health and disability waiver service providers 

3. Licensing or Certification 

Certification is required to provide Personal Assistance Services in Iowa. Providers must be enrolled through the Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) to offer these services 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) is responsible for overseeing Personal Assistance Services programs 

5. Application Process 

Providers must enroll through the Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) Provider Enrollment Unit to become a Medicaid provider for Personal Assistance Services 

6. Required Documentation 

Providers likely need to submit: 

• Completed provider enrollment application 

• Proof of liability insurance 

• Staff qualifications and certifications 

• Background check results for all staff 

• Business registration documents 

• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)  

7. Timeline for Approval 

The exact timeline for approval is not specified in the provided information. 

8. Pre-Application Process 

There is no specific pre-application process mentioned in the provided information. 

9. Pre-Application Training 

While no mandatory pre-application training is mentioned, staff providing Personal Assistance Services must meet specific qualifications, which may include training requirements 

10. Additional Notes 

• Individuals providing self-directed personal care services must be at least 16 years old 

• Providers cannot be the parent or stepparent of a minor child member or the spouse of a member 

• Providers must prepare timecards or invoices that identify services provided and the time when services were provided 

• PAS differ from services that help an individual perform job-related tasks or specific job functions