Iowa

Health Resources and Other Health Issues

Legal Information

• Utilities and Medical Concerns

  What to do if you have a medical condition and your utilities were shut off. Read More

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  Iowa Legal Aid

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  Spanish / Español

• Black lung disease benefits

  Find out about monthly payments and medical treatment for coal miners totally disabled from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease). Content Detail

  By:

  U.S. Department of Labor

• Compare dialysis facilities

  Compare dialysis facilities in your area. Content Detail

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  U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

• County Public Hospitals in Iowa

  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. Content Detail

• 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. Read More

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  Legal Hotline for Older Iowans

• Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act

  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. Content Detail

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  University of Pennsylvania Health System

• Finding free or low-cost tests for breast and cervical cancer

  Find out where you can get a free or low-cost mammogram and Pap test. Contact your local breast and cervical cancer program. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Health & Human Serivces, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

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  Spanish / Español

• Find the nearest drug abuse and alcoholism treatment facility

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  U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

• Free Dental Care Available

  “Donated Dental Services” is for low-income elderly and disabled Iowans who are unable to get care they need. Read More

• 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. Read More

• 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. Read More

• 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. Read More

• Getting Medical Assistance

  Many people need help paying for health care. Iowa has several programs that may help you. Read More

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  Iowa Legal Aid

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  Spanish / Español

• 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. Read More

  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. Read More