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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
All of the following rights shall apply to a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, brain injury, or chronic mental illness:
1. Wage protection. A person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, brain injury, or chronic mental illness engaged in work programs shall be paid wages commensurate with the going rate for comparable work and productivity.
2. Insurance protection. Pursuant to section 507B.4, subsection 3, paragraph “g”, a person or designated group of persons shall not be denied insurance coverage by reason of an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, brain injury, or chronic mental illness.
3. Due process. A person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, brain injury, or chronic mental illness retains the right to citizenship in accordance with the laws of the state.
4. Participation in planning activities. If an individual treatment, habilitation, and program plan is developed for a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, brain injury, or chronic mental illness, the person has the right to participate in the formulation of the plan.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title VI. Human Services [Chs. 216-255A] § 225C.28B. Rights of persons with an intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, brain injury, or chronic mental illness - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-vi-human-services-chs-216-255a/ia-code-sect-225c-28b/
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