Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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Dealing With Medical Debt
It is important to plan for medical expenses. Equally important is knowing how to deal with medical bills when you have no money to pay them.
By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
"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
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
Keeping Track of Medical Bills
(Separate Website)
Steps to avoid billing errors for medical care.
By: Consumers Union
Free Dental Care Available
Donated Dental Services is for low-income elderly and disabled Iowans who are unable to get care they need.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Getting Free Care at One of Iowa's County Hospitals
Any resident of Iowa with a county hospital may be able to get free care from the hospital if they meet certain conditions.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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
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
Paying for dialysis or a kidney transplant
(Separate Website)
This booklet has information about Medicare coverage for people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant). (60 pages)
By: Medicare
Payment Options for Nursing Home Care
When you need long-term care in a nursing home, the care will generally be paid through Medicare, private payment, long-term care insurance or Medicaid (also known as title 19). This information will address Medicare, private pay and long-term care insurance.
By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
Program Helps Children with Hearing Loss
Iowa families who have children with hearing loss can now apply for funding from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) to purchase hearing aids and audiological services they may not otherwise be able to afford.
By: Iowa Department of Public Health
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