Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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Other Health Issues
Decoding your hospital bills
(Separate Website)
Tips for finding and fixing costly errors.
By: Consumers Unions
"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
Black lung disease benefits
(Separate Website)
Find out about monthly payments and medical treatment for coal miners totally disabled from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease).
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Common Legal Terms
(Separate Website)
An online glossary of legal terms from A to W
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
Compare dialysis facilities
(Separate Website)
Compare dialysis facilities in your area.
By: U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
County Public Hospitals in Iowa
(Separate Website)
Many counties have a public hospital that must give free care to some people who live there. Many of these hospitals use “county hospital” in their name. Go to this website, select "County Public Health" and then select "Hospitals" for a list of county public hospitals in Iowa.
By: Iowa Public Health Information
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
Dental Care for Persons With Disabilities
Children and young adults with disabilities from low-income families may be eligible for free dental care through a program coordinated by the University of Iowa called Dental Care For Persons With Disabilities.
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
(Separate Website)
This federal law says hospitals getting Medicare funds must treat all who come to the hospital with an emergency medical condition without regard to ability to pay.
By: University of Pennsylvania Health System
Find the nearest drug abuse and alcoholism treatment facility
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Finding free or low-cost tests for breast and cervical cancer
(Separate Website)
Find out where you can get a free or low-cost mammogram and Pap test. Contact your local breast and cervical cancer program.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Serivces, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
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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
Health Care Information for Asian Americans
(Separate Website)
Tufts University provides unprecedented health resources for Asian Americans whose first language
is not English. The Web site provides detailed health information in seven Asian languages, specifically Chinese, Hmong, Khmer, Korean,
Laotian, Thai and Vietnamese. It is a unique multi-language health information site because it is for both physicians and patients.
Help if you are blind or have low vision
(Separate Website)
Information for those who are blind or have low vision about benefits you may get through Social Security.
By: U.S. Social Security Administration
How can I advocate for myself?
(Separate Website)
You can advocate for yourself and WIN! Here are some helpful tips.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Improving health care quality
(Separate Website)
A guide for patients and families
By: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Iowa County Commissions on Veteran Affairs
(Separate Website)
For a list of County Commissions on Veterans Affairs for your county, go to this website and click on the word "Counties" - the 4th item in the list on the left side of your screen.
Iowa's County Veterans Relief Program
If you are a veteran, you might be able to get financial help from the county in which you live. Each county must have a County Commission of Veterans Affairs.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Know your rights for substance abuse and mental health care
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet covers your rights when getting substance abuse and mental health treatment, such as confidentiality and the benefits and risks of a certain treatment or procedure.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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
Medical Emergencies and the Law
Patient dumping refers to when a hospital denies care to patients or transfers patients to other hospitals without providing any medical treatment. ?Dumped? patients were uninsured or under-insured. Congress passed The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (?EMTALA?) to stop ?patient dumping.?
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Paying for dialysis or a kidney transplant
(Separate Website)
Medicare may pay for these services for you.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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
Spina Bifida health care benefits from the VA
(Separate Website)
Information on health care benefits for Vietnam veterans' children diagnosed with spina bifida.
By: Department of Veterans Affairs
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