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- Food4 programs
- Health care4 programs
- Housing3 programs
- Utilities2 programs
- Child care1 program
- Cash help3 programs
- Work2 programs
- Disability2 programs
- Older adults1 program
- Veterans1 program
- Taxes1 program
- School and college2 programs
- IDs and records3 programs
- Safety1 program
Checked on October 8, 2026
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- Lost a jobMoney, food and health coverage while you look for work.
- Having a babyHealth care, food and time off for you and your baby.
- A fire, flood or stormShelter, food, repairs and papers after a disaster.
- A new diagnosis or disabilityHealth care, income and help at work after a big health change.
- Someone diedWhat to do in the first weeks, and help for the family.
- Divorce or separationHealth coverage, child support and money when a household splits.
- Leaving the militaryVA health care and benefits, school, work and health coverage.
- Turning 65Medicare, Social Security and help with costs.
- Getting out of jail or prisonAn ID, health care, food and a place to stay after release.
- Facing eviction or losing housingRent help, legal help and a safe place to stay.
- Not safe at homeSafety first, then a place to stay and money of your own.
Apply online
Websites run by Iowa agencies where you can apply for benefits or manage them.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
My Access Iowa
For food benefits, cash help for families, Medicaid, children's health coverage, and summer food money for kids.
hhsservices.iowa.gov
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Iowa Child Care Family Portal
For help paying for child care.
ccmis.dhs.state.ia.us
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Iowa LIHEAP online application
For help with heating bills and home repairs that save energy.
liheap-apply.hhs.iowa.gov
Iowa Workforce Development
IowaWORKS
For unemployment.
iowaworks.gov
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Iowa Child Support
For child support.
secureapp.dhs.state.ia.us
Iowa College Aid
ICAPS
For college aid.
icaps.iowacollegeaid.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
State agencies
Who runs each program in Iowa, and how to reach them.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
800-972-2017Website: hhs.iowa.gov
Runs
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Women, Infants, and Children
- Family Investment Program
- General Assistance
- Iowa Medicaid
- Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- Weatherization Assistance Program
- Child Care Assistance
- SUN Bucks
- Iowa Child Support Services
- Behavioral Health Service System
- Disability Services System
- Iowa Area Agencies on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center Network
Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
Iowa Department of Education
Iowa Finance Authority
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs
Iowa Department of Revenue
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Vital Records
Iowa College Aid
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
No state-run general marketplace; Iowa residents use the federal Marketplace
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
800-972-2017Website: hhs.iowa.gov
Runs
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Women, Infants, and Children
- Family Investment Program
- General Assistance
- Iowa Medicaid
- Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- Weatherization Assistance Program
- Child Care Assistance
- SUN Bucks
- Iowa Child Support Services
- Behavioral Health Service System
- Disability Services System
- Iowa Area Agencies on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center Network
Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
Iowa Department of Education
Iowa Finance Authority
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs
Iowa Department of Revenue
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Vital Records
Iowa College Aid
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
No state-run general marketplace; Iowa residents use the federal Marketplace
Checked on October 8, 2026
For official information, visit Iowa.gov.
Good to know
Iowa participated in SUN Bucks for summer 2026; the 2026 application period ended August 14, 2026. Iowa has no state paid family and medical leave program confirmed on the official state pages reviewed.
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