Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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"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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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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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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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
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