Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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The Family and Medical Leave Act
Every working person should know about the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA. FMLA is a law that says that in certain situations, an employer may have to give an employee time off for certain reasons, such as when they are sick, or when they have family members who need care.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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 you 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
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
Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (hawk-i)
(Separate Website)
hawk-i is a program providing health care coverage for Iowa children in families with limited incomes.
By: Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (hawk-i)
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
IowaCare Health Insurance Program
Are You Age 19 to 64 and Have No Insurance? You May Be Able to Get Health Insurance Through the IowaCare Program.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Read this in:
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
The Iowa Insurance Division Consumer Affairs Bureau
(Separate Website)
Helpful information about how you can complain to the Iowa Insurance Division (IID) Consumer Affairs Bureau.
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
Managed Care
Common Legal Terms
(Separate Website)
An online glossary of legal terms from A to W
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
Comparing Heath Insurance Coverage - Options in selecting health plans
(Separate Website)
This information from the Iowa Insurance Division will help you ask the right questions when making decisions about a health care plan. (Requires the Acrobat Reader to view.)
By: Iowa Insurance Division
Getting the best out of managed care
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet will help you understand how managed care works and how to choose the best health plan. (Requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view)
By: National Health Law Program
Medicare Advantage Basics - Alternatives for Medicare Beneficiaries
(Separate Website)
In 1999, additional choices were allowed for delivering Medicare Part A and Part B benefits. The new choices were created in the Balanced Budget Act passed by Congress in 1997. The term Medicare Advantage refers to options other than original Medicare.
By: Senior Health Insurance Information Program
What to do When Your Insurance Company Denies a Claim - How to Get Review of a Denied Medical Claim
(Separate Website)
This Iowa Insurance Division publication explains how you can get an external review to have a denied medical claim re-evaluated by an independent review agent. (Requires the Acrobat Reader to view.)
By: Iowa Insurance Division
Medical Assistance
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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
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Referral Finder
(Separate Website)