• Customized employment 

• Long-term job coaching and support 

• Assistance with job applications and interview preparation 

• Transportation training 

2. Regulations 

The program is governed by Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) 441—78.27 for home- and community-based habilitation services 

3. Licensing or Certification 

Certification is required to operate as a Supported Employment service provider in Iowa. Providers must be enrolled through the Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) to provide these services 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) and Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) are responsible for overseeing the Supported Employment program 

5. Application Process 

Providers must enroll through the Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) Provider Enrollment Unit to become a Medicaid provider for Supported Employment services 

6. Required Documentation 

While specific documentation requirements vary, providers likely need to submit: 

• Completed provider enrollment application 

• Proof of accreditation or certification 

• Staff qualifications and certifications 

• Business registration documents 

• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 

• Proof of liability insurance 

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 

No mandatory pre-application training is mentioned. However, staff providing Supported Employment services must meet specific qualifications and may require ongoing training 

10. Additional Notes 

• Supported Employment services aim to achieve "sustained employment," defined as employment maintained for at least 90 calendar days 

• Services must be provided in integrated, community-based settings 

• Funding for Supported Employment can come from various sources, including Medicaid waivers, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)  

• The program serves adults aged 18 and older with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities 

• Employers interested in hiring individuals with disabilities can receive assistance from Supported Employment service providers