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INTERIM ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT | JOHNSON COUNTY OFFICES

The Interim Assistance Reimbursement (IAR) Program provide ongoing assistance for those applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program of the Social Security Administration. An eligible applicant may receive monthly assistance not to exceed the current General Assistance benefits per month for the duration of eligibility. Upon approval of SSI benefits, Social Security will reimburse Johnson County the total amount that the client received in benefits from the IAR Program.

Physical Address

855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;

Voice

(319) 356-6090

Main | general assistance

Fax

(319) 688-5711

Application process

Call for initial intake and to make an appointment

Fee

None

Required documents

Copy of current lease, completed Medical Verification Form, verification of all income, verification of all other assistance programs received

Eligibility

Must be a resident of Johnson County, must be at least 18 years old, married, or an emancipated minor, must suffer from a mental or physical illness which prevents employment for a minimum of 12 months, applicant will be required to submit a physician completed General Assistance Medical Verification Form, income must be less than 100% of the Federal Poverty Level, must apply for and follow through with all other assistance programs, must re-apply every 3 months

Languages

English, French, Lingala, Spanish

Agency info

JOHNSON COUNTY OFFICES

Provides county government services to the Johnson County area.