Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Programs

Many Iowans need assistance to meet their health care needs. Sometimes that care must be provided by residential care facilities, nursing or skilled nursing facilities. Care might be provided at an intermediate care facility for persons with mental illness or...

Home Insurance Issues

How can I make sure I get my insurance company to pay? You first have to make a claim. You may have claims under homeowner’s, renter’s, car or flood insurance. If any insurance policy may cover any of your damage, call your agent, broker, or insurance...

Veterans’ Issues Fact Sheet: VA Compensation

Are you a Veteran with a disability or other health problem related to your service? You may be eligible for VA Compensation. What is VA Compensation? Compensation is a monthly cash payment to Veterans with an injury or disease caused or made worse by military...

Financial Matters for Older Iowans

Many older Iowans may find themselves in unfamiliar territory when it comes to financial matters, especially after the death of a spouse who handled the family’s finances. To protect yourself from being taken advantage of and to ensure some degree of financial...