Health Resources and Other Health Issues
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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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Black lung disease benefits
Find out about monthly payments and medical treatment for coal miners totally disabled from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease). Content Detail
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Compare dialysis facilities
Compare dialysis facilities in your area. Content Detail
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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
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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. Read More
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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. Read More
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