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The numbers you actually need — Iowa.
Phone numbers, agencies, free legal help, forms, and the statutes our topic guides cite. The page to bookmark when you don’t want to dig.
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State Medicaid agency
The office that determines eligibility and runs the program
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — Medicaid (IA Health Link)
Iowa HHS administers Medicaid (IA Health Link managed care for most members). Apply through DHS Services Portal or local DHS office.
Aging services — your entry point
Single number that routes to your local Area Agency on Aging
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services — Aging & Disability Services
LifeLong Links — Iowa's Aging and Disability Resource Center. Coordinates six AAA regions.
Adult Protective Services
If you suspect abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, call this number
Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
Federally-funded, unbiased — not selling you a plan
SHIIP — Senior Health Insurance Information Program (Iowa)
Iowa's federal SHIP. Free Medicare counseling through volunteers in every county.
State health department
Regulates nursing homes and licensed facilities
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
Regulates nursing facilities, assisted living programs, and residential care in Iowa.
Finding a lawyer
Bar referral first, legal aid if income-qualified
Iowa State Bar Association Find-A-Lawyer
Iowa Legal Aid
Statewide civil legal aid; senior legal hotline available.
Iowa Senior Legal Hotline
Free legal advice for Iowans 60+ through Iowa Legal Aid.
Nonprofits worth knowing
State chapters and organizations focused on aging in this state
Alzheimer's Association — Iowa Chapter
24/7 helpline, caregiver education, support groups.
AARP Iowa
Statewide advocacy and caregiver resources.
Milestones Area Agency on Aging (eastern IA)
Other hotlines
Numbers worth saving in your phone
- 1-800-633-4227
Medicare (federal)
1-800-MEDICARE.
- 211
Iowa 211
Local community resource referrals, 24/7.
- 1-866-468-7887
LifeLong Links
Iowa's ADRC entry point for aging and disability services.
Forms & templates
Official Iowa document references
Iowa Financial Power of Attorney
Per Iowa Code 633B (Iowa Uniform Power of Attorney Act). Notarization required.
Iowa Health Care Power of Attorney
Per Iowa Code 144B. Witnessed by two adults or notarized.
Iowa Declaration Relating to Life-Sustaining Procedures (Living Will)
Per Iowa Code 144A. Witnessed by two adults.
Iowa POLST (IPOST)
Iowa Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment.
Key statutes we cite
Iowa laws referenced across our topic guides
| Citation | Subject |
|---|---|
| Iowa Code 633B | Iowa Uniform Power of Attorney Act |
| Iowa Code 144B | Health Care Power of Attorney |
| Iowa Code 144A | Life-Sustaining Procedures (Living Will) |
| Iowa Code 450 (phased out) | Iowa Inheritance Tax (phased out through 2025) |
| Iowa Code 633 | Iowa Probate Code |
| Iowa Code 235B | Dependent Adult Abuse |
| Iowa Code 231C | Assisted Living Program Regulation |
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