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	Appealing decisions by the Iowa Department of Human Services (Separate Website) If your application for Medicaid or other help through the Iowa Department of Human Services is denied or services reduced you can file an appeal. The Appeals Section provides an efficient way of ensuring that persons affected by the Department of Human Services' decisions have access to due process of the law. There is no fee or charge for filing an appeal. By: Iowa Department of Human Services


	Common Legal Terms (Separate Website) An online glossary of legal terms from A to W By: Iowa Judicial Branch


	DHS Programs for People Who No Longer Get FIP The Department of Human Services offers Medicaid and Child Care Assistance programs to help those who no longer get FIP benefits due to increased earnings or child support. The main programs are Transitional Child Care (TCC) and Transitional Medicaid. By: Iowa Legal Aid


	FIP Benefits Update: Ban on Receiving Benefits After 60 Months Starts January 1, 2002 In 1996, Congress made major changes in welfare programs. These changes were a part of welfare reform and Congress changed the nature of welfare. States had to limit the number of months adults may get TANF benefits. In Iowa, TANF benefits are called FIP (Family Investment Program) or welfare benefits. Medicaid (Title XIX), food stamps, general assistance, SSI, and energy assistance are not among welfare benefits subject to the 60-month limit. By: Iowa Legal Aid


	General Assistance Offices in Iowa (Separate Website) General Assistance is also known as general relief and relief of the poor. An Iowa law required Board of Supervisors to help poor, and sometimes needy, persons who cannot afford to pay for their own needs. Here is a list of General Assistance County Directors in Iowa with addresses, telephone numbers, and hours. By: University of Iowa Health Care


	Internet Safety (Separate Website) There are hundreds of ways that computers record everything you do on the computer or Internet. By: Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence Read this in: Bosnian / Bosanski , Spanish / Español


	Medicaid Payment for Nursing Home Care Many people rely on Medicaid, also known as Title 19, to pay for their nursing home care. People may generally receive Medicaid payment for their nursing home care if their income is $1,809 or less per month and their nonexempt resources are $2,000 or less. By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans


	Medicaid Rules, Birth Certificates and Proof of Citizenship and Identity All people who apply for Medicaid, or a re-certified, must provide proof of citizenship and identity. Here are details on how to get a copy of your birth certificate in Iowa. By: Iowa Legal Aid


	One Car, Any Value Iowans will be able to have one dependable car and still get welfare benefits and food assistance. Welfare (FIP) and food assistance (food stamps) limit the amount of resources a family can have and still be eligible. By: Iowa Legal Aid


	Storm Grant Program Will Help Winter Storm Victims (Separate Website) Find out how to apply for disaster grants of up to $3,319 to help Iowa's winter storm victims. Details and an application form are currently being developed.


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