PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) in Des Moines, Iowa
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How PACE costs work in Des Moines
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a Medicare and Medicaid program that bundles medical and social services so eligible older adults can stay in the community. With Medicaid there is no monthly premium. With Medicare only, the enrollee pays a monthly premium for the long-term care part of the program plus a Part D premium. Nobody pays a deductible, copay, or coinsurance for care the PACE team approves.
- Eligibility (high level): age 55 or older, living in the PACE service area, certified by the state as needing a nursing-home level of care, and able to live safely in the community with PACE support. The local program confirms the rules.
- Private pay: someone who qualifies but has neither Medicare nor Medicaid can pay the PACE premium themselves. Each organization sets its own premium, so ask the local program for its rate.
- Official overview: Medicare.gov PACE.
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) in Des Moines
We don't have licensed PACE organizations listed for Des Moines, IA yet.
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Des Moines, in Polk County, has about 212,421 residents. About 27,045 of them (13%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $65,932.
Source: US Census Bureau- Aging Resources of Central Iowa800-747-5352agingresources.com
AAA serving Polk County (Des Moines) and seven surrounding counties. Contact from Iowa HHS SFY 2025 AAA Plan Update Synopsis.
- Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
- Iowa State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
- LifeLong Links1-866-468-7887lifelonglinks.org
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
- Des Moines VA Medical Centerva.gov
VA Medical Center in Des Moines.
- Home and Community Based Services – Elderly WaiverOfficial program page
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
- Veterans options in Des Moines
1 VA Community Living Center or State Veterans Home nearby.
VA Aid & Attendance overview →
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
Questions families ask
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