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Disability services in Delaware County, Iowa

73 listings serve Delaware County: 30 Confirmed Profiles and 43 Registry Listings, plus 175 organizations that serve the whole country.

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Listings that serve the county in each area. 25 more serve people with any disability.

Intellectual and Developmental22Mental and Behavioral Health24Physical and Mobility24Sensory10Neurological and Chronic Health25Veterans and Military Families14

How to get services in Delaware County

Most long-term supports are paid for by Medicaid, often through a waiver program. Start with Medicaid, then get on the program that fits. Where a program uses local offices, the office for Delaware County is shown.

Start here Iowa Medicaid (IA Health Link) · Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Apply online (opens in a new tab) · Call (855) 889-7985 · Your local Iowa HHS office

Yes. Iowa gives Medicaid to people who get SSI without a separate application.

Medicaid for people who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability covers people with low income and assets. Iowa also has a Medically Needy program for people with high medical bills.

For children: None. Iowa has no TEFRA or Katie Beckett option; children with disabilities may apply for the Health and Disability or Children's Mental Health waivers, which use the child's income.

If you work: Medicaid for Employed People with Disabilities (MEPD): lets working people with disabilities keep Medicaid, with a premium for some people.

Steps

  1. Apply online, by phone at 1-855-889-7985, or with a paper form from your local HHS office.
  2. If you want a waiver, mark the waiver you want in Appendix A of the application.
  3. Return the form to HHS by mail, email, fax or in person.
  4. Answer any requests for information by the due date.
  5. Watch for your Notice of Action. It can take up to 45 days.

Have these ready

  • Photo ID
  • Social Security numbers
  • Proof of income
  • Bank statements and asset records
  • Medical records about the disability

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Intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism

Habilitation Services (state plan HCBS) No waiting list

People with a long-term mental health condition who need help with daily living and have income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level.

Start with: Iowa HHS (Medicaid application) · (855) 889-7985 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Habilitation is a state plan benefit, so it has no waiting list.

Steps

  1. Apply for Iowa Medicaid.
  2. Ask your health plan care coordinator or case manager about Habilitation services.
  3. Complete the needs-based assessment.
  4. Make a service plan with your case manager.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Delaware County

Health and Disability (HD) Waiver Has a waiting list

People ages 0 to 64 with a disability who need hospital or nursing facility level of care.

Start with: Iowa HHS (Medicaid application) · (855) 889-7985 · Website (opens in a new tab)

In October 2026 there were 13,196 people on the waiting list; the oldest application waiting was from March 2020.

Steps

  1. Get the Iowa Medicaid application online, by calling 1-855-889-7985, or at your local HHS office.
  2. Fill it out and mark the waiver you want in Appendix A.
  3. Return it to HHS by mail, email, fax or in person.
  4. Answer any requests for information by the due date.
  5. Wait for your Notice of Action (up to 45 days).
  6. If you are on a waiting list, your case manager or health plan will contact you when a slot opens.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Delaware County

Intellectual Disability (ID) Waiver Has a waiting list

People of all ages with an intellectual disability who need ICF/IID level of care.

Start with: Iowa HHS (Medicaid application) · (855) 889-7985 · Website (opens in a new tab)

In October 2026 there were 8,943 people on the waiting list; the oldest application waiting was from July 2021.

Steps

  1. Get the Iowa Medicaid application online, by calling 1-855-889-7985, or at your local HHS office.
  2. Fill it out and mark the waiver you want in Appendix A.
  3. Return it to HHS by mail, email, fax or in person.
  4. Answer any requests for information by the due date.
  5. Wait for your Notice of Action (up to 45 days).
  6. If you are on a waiting list, your case manager or health plan will contact you when a slot opens.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Delaware County

Brain injury, HIV, and complex medical needs

Brain Injury (BI) Waiver Has a waiting list

People of all ages with a brain injury who need hospital, nursing facility or ICF/IID level of care.

Start with: Iowa HHS (Medicaid application) · (855) 889-7985 · Website (opens in a new tab)

In October 2026 there were 4,412 people on the waiting list; the oldest application waiting was from August 2017.

Steps

  1. Get the Iowa Medicaid application online, by calling 1-855-889-7985, or at your local HHS office.
  2. Fill it out and mark the waiver you want in Appendix A.
  3. Return it to HHS by mail, email, fax or in person.
  4. Answer any requests for information by the due date.
  5. Wait for your Notice of Action (up to 45 days).
  6. If you are on a waiting list, your case manager or health plan will contact you when a slot opens.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Delaware County

Home and Community Based Services - AIDS/HIV Waiver No waiting list

People with HIV or AIDS who need hospital or nursing facility level of care.

Start with: Iowa HHS (Medicaid application) · (855) 889-7985 · Website (opens in a new tab)

In October 2026 the AIDS/HIV Waiver had no waiting list.

Steps

  1. Get the Iowa Medicaid application online, by calling 1-855-889-7985, or at your local HHS office.
  2. Fill it out and mark the waiver you want in Appendix A.
  3. Return it to HHS by mail, email, fax or in person.
  4. Answer any requests for information by the due date.
  5. Wait for your Notice of Action (up to 45 days).
  6. If you are on a waiting list, your case manager or health plan will contact you when a slot opens.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Delaware County

Older adults and people with physical disabilities

Home and Community Based Services - Elderly Waiver No waiting list

Adults 65 and older who need nursing facility level of care.

Start with: Iowa HHS (Medicaid application) · (855) 889-7985 · Website (opens in a new tab)

In October 2026 the Elderly Waiver had no waiting list.

Steps

  1. Get the Iowa Medicaid application online, by calling 1-855-889-7985, or at your local HHS office.
  2. Fill it out and mark the waiver you want in Appendix A.
  3. Return it to HHS by mail, email, fax or in person.
  4. Answer any requests for information by the due date.
  5. Wait for your Notice of Action (up to 45 days).
  6. If you are on a waiting list, your case manager or health plan will contact you when a slot opens.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Delaware County

Home and Community Based Services - Physical Disability Waiver Has a waiting list

Adults ages 18 to 64 with a physical disability who need nursing facility level of care.

Start with: Iowa HHS (Medicaid application) · (855) 889-7985 · Website (opens in a new tab)

In October 2026 there were 3,292 people on the waiting list; the oldest application waiting was from July 2024.

Steps

  1. Get the Iowa Medicaid application online, by calling 1-855-889-7985, or at your local HHS office.
  2. Fill it out and mark the waiver you want in Appendix A.
  3. Return it to HHS by mail, email, fax or in person.
  4. Answer any requests for information by the due date.
  5. Wait for your Notice of Action (up to 45 days).
  6. If you are on a waiting list, your case manager or health plan will contact you when a slot opens.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Delaware County

Mental health

Children's Mental Health (CMH) Waiver Has a waiting list

Children ages 0 to 17 with a serious emotional disturbance who need hospital level of care.

Start with: Iowa HHS (Medicaid application) · (855) 889-7985 · Website (opens in a new tab)

In October 2026 there were 1,066 children on the waiting list; the oldest application waiting was from June 2025.

Steps

  1. Get the Iowa Medicaid application online, by calling 1-855-889-7985, or at your local HHS office.
  2. Fill it out and mark the waiver you want in Appendix A.
  3. Return it to HHS by mail, email, fax or in person.
  4. Answer any requests for information by the due date.
  5. Wait for your Notice of Action (up to 45 days).
  6. If you are on a waiting list, your case manager or health plan will contact you when a slot opens.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Delaware County

Rules change. Check with the agency before you rely on this. Checked 2026-10-09.

Confirmed Profiles based in Delaware County

Organizations checked by ConnectIDD with an address in the county, A to Z. Many more serve the county from nearby.

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