If you are an Iowan and have a hearing disability, you can get help with a special phone or other equipment to make it easier to talk or communicate by phone. This program is called “Telecommunications Access Iowa.”
It pays 95% of the cost of amplified phones, special ringers, Text Telephones (TTYs) and other special telephone devices. To get help under this program, you must:
- Be an Iowan;
- Have telephone service;
- Be over five (5) years old;
- Need the equipment;
- Have less than the following annual household income:
- 1 person – $66,000
- 2 persons – $76,000
- Add $10,000 for each additional person.
If you think you qualify, you should contact “Telecommunication Access Iowa:”
- By Voice: Toll-free at (800) 606-5099
or local in Des Moines at (515) 282-5099 or - By Videophone at: (515) 207-0776
- By FAX at: 515-237-3917
- Apply online at teleiowa.com
If you qualify, Telecommunication Access Iowa will send you a special voucher that will cover on average 95% of the cost of the equipment you need. Once you receive your voucher, you can contact a number of different Iowa or mail order dealers to order your equipment. A list of vendors can be found at https://teleiowa.com/how-it-works/ Dealers can also help you choose the best phone or other equipment to meet your needs.
For more information, see the Telecommunication Access Iowa website at https://teleiowa.com