Important Credit Card Protections

The CARD Act of 2009 gives consumers who use credit cards and gift cards many protections. Advance Notice of Changes in an Account A card issuer must give a consumer written notice at least 45 days prior to major changes in credit card terms. This includes the...

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. How can I fight for myself? Sometimes you have to fight to get the right health care. Speak up for yourself and your family if you need health care. Can I...

Legal Aid Helps Women Experiencing Violence

Iowa Legal Aid helps clients who experience intimate partner violence (IPV). Iowa Legal Aid gives civil legal help in family law, including protective orders, divorce, and custody. The second most-requested need of women who experience IPV is civil legal services....

Finding a Nursing Home

No one wants to go to a nursing home if they can live safely in their own home.  However, if you require health related care and services for your safety, you may need to go to a nursing home.  For some this may be temporary while recovering from surgery or...