Brain Injury Association of Iowa

01/16/2026

Join BIAIA's Brain Injury Advocacy Day scheduled February 24, 2026 at the State Capitol, Des Moines.
Don't miss this opportunity to raise awareness, share lived experiences, and advocate for policies that improve the lives of individuals living with brain injury. You can register at our ADVOCACY page or use this link: https://biaia.org/brain-injury-advocacy-day/

01/14/2026

It’s time to give your feedback on the waiver re-design

HOME Phase One Public Notice

01/12/2026

Iowa Medicaid Updates

The next Member town hall is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, at 4:00 p.m. Register for and learn more about Medicaid Town Halls at https://hhs.iowa.gov/medicaid/about-medicaid/public-meetings/medicaid-town-halls?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

If you have questions about your Medicaid coverage, need assistance with an application, or are experiencing issues with your care or services, please contact Iowa Medicaid Member Services for support. Contact Member Services Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1-800-338-8366 (Toll Free)
515-256-4606 (Des Moines Area)
515-725-1351 (Fax)
Email: IMEmember@hhs.iowa.gov

Iowa Medicaid Town Hall Meetings for Providers and Member; Iowa Medicaid Virtual Meeting Archive

01/09/2026

📣 Conference Registration is Open! 📣

Join us for our annual Best Practices in Brain Injury Services Conference! March 3–4, 2026 in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Register today at https://biai.memberclicks.net/2026conference #/

We’re excited to see you in March and look forward to another meaningful gathering. If you have any questions or need support with registration, please don’t hesitate to connect with us — we’re here to help.

BIAIA Conference Planning Committee

01/08/2026

Share your feedback. Make a difference.

While 1 in 4 Iowa adults report having experienced a brain injury in their lifetime according to the Iowa Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey (2023) SAMHSA Advisory reports Vulnerable populations experience TBI at a higher rate than the general population.
📌 Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings 53%
📌 Criminal Justice/ Legal Systems 50%
📌 Housing Insecurity 47%
📌 Psychiatric Inpatient Settings 36%

Here in Iowa, The Iowa Primary Care Association coordinates a statewide network to ensure clear, consistent access to the continuum of behavioral health services as part of the state’s Behavioral Health Service System, led by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

To continually build upon this system and meet the needs of your community, we ask that you share your valuable perspective by completing the District Assessment Survey. The District Assessment Survey will close on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.

Behavioral Health District Assessment: Community Member SurveyHelp us shape the future of behavioral health in Iowa. Share your feedback. Make a difference.The Iowa Primary Care Association coordinates a statewide network to ensure clear, consistent access to the continuum of behavioral health servi...

01/08/2026

Registration is open for our National Brain Injury Conference and Awareness Day! Taking place March 9-11, 2026 in Arlington, VA, this event will bring together the brain injury community to inspire action, drive advocacy, celebrate achievements, and strengthen our collective impact through dynamic sessions, networking, and opportunities to advocate on Capitol Hill. Space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot today! Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4bp6lQN

01/03/2026

The Iowa Department of Health & Human Services (Iowa HHS) has been working on a plan to simplify the state's Medicaid home and community based services (HCBS) waivers. Iowa HHS calls this project HOME - Hope & Opportunity in Many Environments.

Iowa HHS will be hosting several informational sessions on the HOME project, and will be taking public comments on the plan beginning January 12, 2026. The sessions are scheduled for the following dates:

Monday, January 5 from 12:00–1:00 PM CT
Tuesday, January 6 from 4:00–5:00 PM CT
Thursday, January 8 from 5:00–6:00 PM CT


You can submit comments from January 12 - February 13, 2026.

Information about the Hope and Opportunity in Many Environments (HOME) waiver redesign program.

12/27/2025

The Brain Injury Association of Iowa partners with the DD Council and the Iowa Disability Policy Alliance to continue to promote efforts related to the Let us Work Campaign.

Employment for Iowans with disabilities is important to this state, but Medicaid limits are keeping Iowans from working to their full potential. Now is the time to reach out to your Iowa legislators to let them know about this barrier to employment and how it can be fixed.

Consider participating in this BLITZ to get educate Iowa legislators before the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session. It’s going to take all of us working together to educate Iowa lawmakers about the challenges faced by Iowans with disabilities who want to work (or work more) but need Medicaid for health insurance.

Join the BLITZ to educate your legislators now! https://www.iowaddcouncil.org/let-us-work-campaign

As the legislative session for 2026 gets underway in January, let us know by contacting info@biaia.org if you have the ability to engage face to face at the capital or within your district to share your story and how opportunities to work, increase work opportunities/income and maintaining Medicaid benefits would benefit you. You are the expert on your own experience - and your elected officials want to hear from you.