This page contains additional resources related to the IRIS program that may be helpful. It also contains reports related to the program.
Program Authority and Operations
- 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Waiver, expires 12/31/2025 (PDF)
- IRIS Policy Manual, P-00708 (PDF)
- IRIS Work Instructions, P-00708A (PDF)
- Addenda to Policy Manual and Work Instructions
- IRIS Remote Services Policy (PDF) (effective January 1, 2022)
- Critical Incident and Immediate Reportable Reporting, P-03131 (PDF) (effective January 1, 2022)
- Electronic Visit Verification in IRIS, P-03113 (PDF)
- FEA Enrollments and Transfers, P-03107 (PDF)
- Vulnerable and High Risk Participant, P-03128 (PDF) (effective January 1, 2022)
- Guidelines for Assistive Technology – Service Dogs, P-03224 (PDF)
- IRIS Service Definition Manual, P-00708B (PDF)
- IRIS Support Services Provider Training Standards, P-03071 (PDF)
- IRIS Participant Handbook, P-01008 (PDF)
- IRIS Brochure, P-23205 (PDF)
- IRIS Payroll and Vendor Schedule 2022, P-01740 (PDF)
- FEA Transfer Calendar, P-02239 (PDF)
- Standard Naming Convention for IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) Program Documents, P-01032 (PDF)
- Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule FAQ
- IRIS Transition Plan (PDF)
IRIS Provider Agreement and SDPC Contract
IRIS Provider Agreement (Issued January 1, 2021)
- Current contract (includes amendments) (PDF)
- Original version (PDF)
- Amendments:
January 2022 amendment (PDF)
July 2021 amendment (PDF)
IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care Contract (Effective July 1, 2021)
- Original version (PDF)
Contractor Certification
The Office of IRIS Management is suspending the certification process for entities seeking to become certified IRIS Consultant Agency (ICA) providers and Fiscal Employer Agent (FEA) providers, as the Certification Standards for ICAs (P-00826) and FEAs (P-00825) are in the process of being updated. Upon completion of the updates to the certification standards and criteria, the certification submission process will reopen.
- Business Associate Agreement, F-00759 (PDF)
- IRIS Program Conflict of Interest Disclosure - Provider, F-01310 (Word)
- IRIS Financial Projections Template, F-02046 (Word)
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the documents listed above, then please email the IRIS program.
Contractor Financial Reporting
Quality Management
- IRIS Consultant Agency Quality Management Plan, F-01208 (Word)
- IRIS Consultant Agency Quality Management Plan Tracking, F-01208A (Excel)
- IRIS Fiscal Employer Agency Quality Management Plan, F-01207 (Word)
- IRIS Fiscal Employer Agency Quality Management Plan Tracking, F-01207A (Excel)
Member Satisfaction Surveys for Family Care, Partnership, PACE, and IRIS programs, P-00717:
- 2019 Survey Results (PDF)
- 2018 Survey Results (PDF)
Program Resources
- Transition of Care Between Medicaid Programs or Medicaid Agencies, P-02364 (PDF)
- Long-Term Care: Worker Recruitment and Retention Resources
- Incontinence Supplies Guide, P-00693 (PDF)
- Accessibility Assessment Guide, P-00699 (PDF)
- IRIS Employment Contact Information (DVR), P-00705 (PDF)
- Elder Abuse/Adults at Risk/Adult Protective Services Guide for IRIS Consultants, P-00328 (PDF)
- Restrictive Measures Guidelines and Standards, P-02572 (PDF)
- Restrictive Measures User Guide, P-02769 (PDF)
Enrollment Report and Maps
- Monthly Enrollment Report, P-02354
- Active Participant Map, P-01759 (PDF)
- Active SDPC Map, P-01758 (PDF)
- ICAs and FEAs by Geographic Service Region, P-02029 (PDF)
- Family Care and IRIS Geographic Service Region Reconfiguration Timeline, P-03225 (PDF)
Employment for People with Disabilities
- Employment Initiatives for People with Disabilities
- Guiding Principles for Competitive Integrated Employment for People with Disabilities in Long-Term Care, P-01786 (PDF)
- Health and Employment Consulting (HEC) Program
- Medicaid Purchase Plan
- Project SEARCH™ for Family Care and Family Care Partnership Members, and IRIS Participants, P-01048-13-02 (PDF)
- Youth in Transition, Interagency Agreement
- Transition Action Guide for Post-School Planning
