Iowa Department of Human Rights Newsletter

November 12, 201

The Iowa Department of Human Rights (DHR) brings strength to Iowa's rich heritage. Our three divisions - Community Action Agencies, Community Advocacy and Services, and Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning - work to reduce cultural, social, and economic barriers to opportunities for Iowans to succeed.

Receive 50% off Registration - Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit November 20, 2021

The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit’s mission is to bring businesses of diverse backgrounds together to share, learn, and celebrate the immigrant entrepreneurship experience and contribution to the overall community.

November 20, 2021 8:30am - 5:30pm

FFA Enrichment Center
1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy
Ankeny, IA 50023

Use Code FRIEND at checkout for 50% off. Register here: Register IES

Thank you to DHR Director San Wong for being part of the planning team!

Healthcare.gov Open Enrollment Period

You can enroll in or change 2022 Marketplace health insurance right now. The 2022 Open Enrollment Period on healthcare.gov runs from November 1, 2021, through Saturday, January 15, 2022. Starting November 1, consumers can log in to HealthCare.gov and CuidadoDeSalud.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to fill out an application and enroll in a 2022 Marketplace plan. Visit healthcare.gov for important deadlines and how to find assistance.

FEMA Funeral Assistance

FEMA continues to provide financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses. At this time, there is no deadline to apply for assistance. In addition to the flyer below, information is available in multiple languages, including a video with American Sign Language at this link: Funeral Assistance FAQ.

SSI for Children with mental or physical disability

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly cash payments to help meet the basic needs of children who have a physical or mental disability or who are blind. If you care for a child or teenager with a disability, and have limited income and savings or other resources, your child may be eligible for SSI. You may apply online or call 1-800-772-1213. If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, call toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778. Representatives are available Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. For eligibility criteria and more information, visit ssa.gov.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Thank you to Iowa Community Action Association for putting this video together for Iowans to learn more about the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Watch the video and find your local community Action Agency to apply at https://humanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/where-apply.

November is Native American Heritage Month

Thank you to Governor Kim Reynolds for issuing a proclamation declaring November as Native American Heritage Month, and November 26 as Iowa Native American Veterans Day.