Injured in Iowa?

You're not alone, and help is free. Here are Iowa's official resources for injured workers — the agency that runs your claim, where to complain, free legal aid, food and 211 help, and retraining.

Iowa resources

Workers' comp agency

The state office that runs your claim.

Iowa Division of Workers' Compensation (DIAL)

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Complaints & ombudsman

Where to get help or complain when a claim is mishandled.

Iowa Workers' Compensation Division — Contact & Compliance

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Free legal aid

Free or low-cost lawyers for people who qualify.

Iowa Legal Aid

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Food & 211 help

Food, housing, utilities, and crisis help near you.

211 Iowa

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Vocational rehab

Retraining and help getting back to work.

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

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National help (works anywhere in the USA)

Benefits.gov — find benefits you qualify for Open 211.org — food, housing, and crisis help Open Social Security (SSDI & SSI) Open U.S. DOL — Office of Workers' Compensation (federal) Open OSHA — report a workplace hazard or injury Open CareerOneStop — free retraining & job help Open Feeding America — find your local food bank Open HRSA — find a free/low-cost health center Open

Federal resources

Disability income, Medicaid, SNAP, VA, and consumer protection.

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Housing & rent help

Rent, utilities, and emergency shelter programs.

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Food help

Food banks, pantries, and SNAP near you.

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