Helpful Information for Uninsured Persons or Persons Losing Medical Coverage at Work

For so many, obtaining legal relief for a claim of injury requires reasonable medical care to be obtained from the date of injury and this care may not be available to everyone. Access to medical care is an issue to discuss with our office. Other resources to obtain information about available medical services are summarized below and you should contact the specific agency as needed for further information.

Medicaid /Title 19 –

What is it? A program funded by state and federal money that provides medical and mental healthcare.

Who qualifies? This is available to U.S. citizens or qualified legal aliens that are Iowa residents with a social security number and whom meet certain income limits. Select low income groups covered include: children under 18, pregnant women, blind or disabled persons, those over 65 with limited income, and women needing breast or cervical cancer treatment who were diagnosed through early detection.

How do I apply? Go to your county department of Human Services office to apply. Polk County’s Department of Human Services is located at 1200 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50314 or 515-281-6899/800-972-9562 or www.dhs.state.ia.us

HIPP – Health Insurance Premium Payment

What is it? A program that helps you get new or keep insurance policies you may already have by paying the premiums for you.

Who qualifies? Persons already on Medicaid who already have current insurance or have the ability to get it through an employer. The state decides if it will be cheaper for them to pay for your current coverage or route your bills through the Medicaid policy itself. Family members not already on Medicaid can be covered through HIPP.

How do I apply? 888-346-9562 or hipp@dhs.state.ia.us

Iowa Care

What is it? Limited coverage for those who don’t qualify for Medicaid to get some inpatient/outpatient hospital coverage and limited dental services. Iowa Cares charges a monthly premium based on income and treatment must be at one of the state hospitals, Broadlawns or University of Iowa.

Who qualifies? Low income; application must be made

How do I apply? 515-725-1003 or www.dhs.state.ia.us

Free Clinics of Iowa

What is it? A free clinic operating during certain hours only made up of volunteer staff that are supported through donations from all sources.

Who qualifies? Everyone.

How do I apply? No application necessary, just go to the clinic. For locations contact 515-271-1642 or info@freeclinicsofiowa.org

HAWK-I

What is it? Health insurance for uninsured children through age 19 only.

Who qualifies? Uninsured children, proof of income for last 30 days from the parents or tax returns.

How do I apply? 800-257-8563 or www.hawk-i.org/en_us/costs.html - A caseworker determines eligibility

Web Conferencing Technology - 06.11.08

The Diment Law Office is now equipped for web video conferencing! This live web video conference will allow the firm to expand communications and outreach with clients, experts, and other law firms across the state of Iowa that are also set up for web conferencing. We are now equipped to communicate with the Iowa Industrial Commissioner’s office in worker’s compensation cases and are glad to set up video conferencing if this is the most convenient method for meetings. Our office is doing our best to keep up with technology and hope this new feature will be helpful for our clients in handling their personal injury and workers’ compensation claims.

Congratulations to Roxanne Conlin - 04.25.07

Congratulations to Roxanne Conlin for her success on behalf of Iowans to obtain a remedy from Microsoft Corp. for those who purchased software from the company between May 18, 1994, and June 30, 2006. Go to http://www.iowamicrosoftcase.com/ or call (800) 760-6294 for information on how to claim your cash remedy and be sure to do so before December 14, 2007.