Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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Insurance
"IowaCare" Program's Affordable Health Care at Broadlawns and the University of Iowa
A beneficial health care program can help Iowans between 19 and 65 obtain free or low-cost health insurance.
By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
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
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Spanish / Español
Applying for Affordable Health Insurance for Your Children
(Separate Website)
This gives links and phone numbers to call to get low-cost or free health coverage for your child or teen.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Spanish / Español
hawk-i Application Forms
(Separate Website)
The hawk-i program provides free or very low cost heath insurance for children. The application is available on line and includes descriptions of the amount of income a family may have and still be eligible.
By: Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (hawk-i)
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Spanish / Español
hawk-i Insurance for Children
What do you do when your children have no health insurance but you have too much money to be eligible for Title 19? You may want to consider the hawk-i program.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Health insurance for college students
(Separate Website)
If you have a son or daughter who is getting ready to leave for college, you will want to check out these tips for taking care of your child's health insurance needs.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program
(Separate Website)
Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program is one of the services available to people who get Medicaid. The HIPP program helps people on Medicaid get insurance or keep insurance they already have by paying for the premiums when it is cost effective for the state.
By: Iowa Department of Human Services
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
The Iowa Insurance Division
(Separate Website)
Helpful information about how you can complain to the Iowa Insurance Division.
By: Iowa Insurance Division
The Medicaid Program (Title 19)
(Separate Website)
Medicaid is a program that pays for covered medical and health care costs of people who qualify. The Medicaid program is funded by federal and state governments and is managed by the Iowa Department of Human Services.
By: Iowa Department of Human Services
Getting Medical Assistance
Many people need help paying for health care. Iowa has several programs that may help you.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Getting the Health Care Services You Need
Has your insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid denied you help? You don?t have to take no for an answer.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Getting Emergency Medical Care
Hospitals must treat you - even if you don’t have insurance - when you have an emergency condition or are a woman in active labor. Hospitals must treat your medical emergency until you become stable. The hospital may bill you later, but it cannot turn you away from emergency care.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Getting Help With a Substance Abuse Problem
If you, a friend or a family member needs help for a drug or alcohol problem, there are programs and facilities that can help.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Getting Mental Health Services
If you, a friend, or a family member needs help with a mental health problem, there are programs and facilities that can help.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
A quick guide to public benefits for non-citizens.
(Separate Website)
The government immigration service explains how you can get health services and not hurt your immigration status.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (INS)
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Spanish / Español
Are Your Legal Affairs in Order?
Putting your legal affairs in order is important for a number of reasons. Some of the more important issues that Iowans, and especially older Iowans, should consider involve powers of attorney, living wills, and estate and Medicaid planning.
By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
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Bosnian / Bosanski
Could my family get public health insurance?
(Separate Website)
If you don't have insurance, or you've lost your insurance, always check to see whether you or your family may be eligible for one of the public insurance programs. Check out this information to see if you qualify.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Coverage for your newborn or newly adopted child
(Separate Website)
Before you bring home that new bundle of joy, you will want to make sure that the baby's health needs will be covered.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Gifts and Qualifying for Medicaid for Nursing Home Care
Medicaid can help elderly or disabled Iowans pay nursing home and home health care expenses.
To be eligible, your income and assets must be below certain levels. If you give away money or
other assets to anyone other than your spouse, you may be ineligible for Medicaid. In addition, the
state may seek to recover the assets you gave away.
By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
Health care for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services
(Separate Website)
This Web site explains the rules for TRICARE. This is health care for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), their families, and survivors.
By: U.S. Department of Defense
Indian Health Service
(Separate Website)
The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Indian Health Service
Health coverage for your special needs child
(Separate Website)
When your child has special health care needs, the Medicaid program may offer the coverage that you need to keep your child healthy and active.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
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
Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Programs
Sometimes a person who requires health-related care and assistance with activities of daily living does not need or want to move out of his or her home. Medicaid may be able to provide help for persons with disabilities who can live at home with support.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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