HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT Docket 441—Chapter 130 Iowa Code section(s) or chapter(s) authorizing rulemaking: 234.6 State or federal law(s) implemented by the rulemaking: Iowa Code section 234.6 A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: September 8, 2026 10 a.m. Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this Regulatory Analysis, which must be received by the Department of Health and Human Services no later than 4:30 p.m. on the date of the public hearing. Comments should be directed to: Victoria L. Daniels 321 East 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Phone: 515.829.6021 Email: compliancerules@hhs.iowa.gov This proposed chapter provides general information and guidance related to application and eligibility for, and provision of, services from the Department. This proposed chapter underwent a Red Tape Review pursuant to Executive Order 10. As a result of the review, the Department replaced restrictive terms and deleted outdated and redundant information. 1.  Persons affected by the proposed rulemaking:    Classes of persons that will bear the costs of the proposed rulemaking: • There are no costs associated with this proposed rulemaking.    Classes of persons that will benefit from the proposed rulemaking: • Individuals applying for or receiving services from the Department will benefit from the guidance in these proposed rules. 2.  Impact of the proposed rulemaking, economic or otherwise, including the nature and amount of all the different kinds of costs that would be incurred:    Quantitative description of impact: • There is no quantitative data associated with this proposed chapter.    Qualitative description of impact: • 884 Proposed Rule

ia-26-239: Certificate of Need

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What this rule does

The Certificate of Need regulation requires certain healthcare providers to get approval from the government before building new facilities or expanding services. This rule is aimed at ensuring that new healthcare developments are necessary and beneficial to the community.

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