Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Iowa Code Title VI. Human Services [Chs. 216-255A] § 231.77. Rights

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, a brain injury, or a chronic mental illness:

1. Wage protection.  A person engaged in a work program 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 unfairly discriminated against for purposes of insurance coverage.

3. Citizenship.  A person retains the right to citizenship in accordance with the laws of the state.

4. Participation in planning activities.  A person has the right to participate in the formulation of an individual treatment, habilitation, and program plan developed for the person.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title VI. Human Services [Chs. 216-255A] § 231.77. Rights - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-vi-human-services-chs-216-255a/ia-code-sect-231-77/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard