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6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50323
The board of medicine only regulates physicians (M.D./D.O.) acupuncturist and genetic counselors. The Board does not have the authority to get involved in some matters, such as complaints involving health care professionals regulated by other agencies and complaints against hospitals, nursing homes and insurance companies. The Board cannot be involved in suing a licensee for damages or settling disputes over billing or disability ratings.
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50321
Residents of Iowa can report violations of the "Open Burning Ban" by contacting (515) 281-5918 or (515) 725-8200. Complaints related to hazardous material spills can be reported by calling (515)725-8694.
Additionally, individuals can report poaching crimes by contacting 800-532-2020. Mechanisms are in place to address consumer complaints related to these issues and assist in achieving satisfactory resolutions.
515 Pacific Avenue, Audubon, IA 50025
Offers testing of private wells, well and septic system inspection, radon testing and correction advice. Also provides swimming pool, spa, tanning bed, and tattoo parlor inspections.
Complaints: Receives and investigates complaints dumping and other garbage issues, illegal burning, and animal bites. When possible, works with tenant complaints regarding rental home conditions.
KETV, 1001 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68108
Information and referral help line. Questions can also be answered by email or on Facebook.
45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554
Jurisdiction covers all radio transmitters including broadcasting, land mobile, amateur, and citizens band services. Also have information for self-help in solving interference problems to home entertainment equipment. For further information contact FCC.
1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68183
Processes complaints about city services.
Information and referral.
Investigates and, when appropriate, recommends resolution of citizen complaints relating to administrative agencies of state.
Referrals and state information to citizens.
Public counsel for Nebraska.
115 South LaSalle Street, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Responsible for the regulation of the insurance industry operating in Illinois. Protects consumers by providing assistance and information, by efficiently regulating the insurance industry's market behavior and financial solvency, and by fostering a competitive insurance marketplace. They investigate consumer complaints, provide informational workshops, issue licenses to insurance companies, and issue licenses to individuals who self-insure.
Nebraska Department Of Justice, 1445 K Street, Room 2115, Lincoln, NE 68508
Complaints can be registered against particular sellers of goods and services.
Consumer mediation.
Presentations to the community on fraud, identity theft, senior citizen fraud, digital citizenship, cyber bullying and internet safety.
Senior citizen outreach program.
Latino outreach program.
527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, IL 62701
Provides technical and legal expertise to investigate and mediate gas, electric, water and phone utilities complaints between consumers and public utilities. Educates consumers on emergent utility, transportation, and retail development opportunities.
Ola Babcock Miller Building, 1112 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319
An independent legislative office established to investigate citizens' complaints against most agencies of state and local government. After investigation and if the complaint is deemed to be justified, the office will attempt to rectify the matter. The ombudsman also provides information and referral services. This office does not give legal advice, and does not investigate complaints concerning the courts, the general assembly, the Governor or her personal staff, nor can it investigate complaints of employees of agencies regarding their employment relationship with the agency.
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321
Offers services to investigate and process claims related to unpaid wages, vacation pay, unpaid expenses, unauthorized deductions, minimum wage violations, and other employment-related concerns. The Iowa Division of Labor advocates for fair workplace practices and addresses issues such as equal pay standards, minimum wage requirements, and worker rights. If a case cannot be settled or mediated, the division may file a suit against the employer to ensure compliance with employment laws and protect workers' rights.
Department of Health and Human Services, PO Box 23489, Washington, DC 20026
Hotline to report fraud, waste, program abuse, mismanagement, misconduct, conflict of interest and contact/grant fraud by DHHS employees, and beneficiaries.
Most complaints fall in the following categories:
- Crime, gross misconduct, or conflicts of interest involving HHS employees/contractor.
- Fraud, waste, or abuse relating to HHS Grants/Contracts, including American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grants.
- False/Fraudulent claims submitted to Medicare/Medicaid.
- Kickbacks/inducements for referrals by Medicare/Medicaid providers.
- Medical Identity Theft involving Medicare and/or Medicaid Beneficiaries.
- Failure of a hospital to evaluate and stabilize an emergency patient.
- Abuse/neglect in nursing homes and other long term care facilities.
301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509
Information and assistance on questions and concerns related to long-term care and residents' rights to residents, family members and others.
Education on long-term care and residents' rights to facility staff and community groups.
Advocates for the rights and interests of residents on a systemic basis.
201 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62763
The general public and any state employee can report suspected misconduct, waste, or fraud in the Medicaid program, SNAP (Food Stamp), TANF (including child care), and other Illinois public assistance programs by calling the Medicaid/Welfare Fraud Hotline or filling out the form on the website.
2002 State Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Offers testing of private wells, well and septic system inspection, radon testing and correction advice. Also provides swimming pool, spa, tanning bed, and tattoo parlor inspections.
Complaints: Receives and investigates complaints dumping and other garbage issues, illegal burning, and animal bites. When possible, works with tenant complaints regarding rental home conditions.
1526 K Street, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508
Investigation of complaints and inquiries.
Investigation of suspected insurance fraud.
Financial examination of insurance companies.
Filing and approval of insurance rates and policies.
Enforcement of insurance laws.
Licensing of insurance agents, agencies and of insurance companies.
Maintains insurance reports on file for public record and review.
Jessie M. Parker Building, 510 East 12th Street, Suite 2, Des Moines, IA 50319
Works to identify or investigate concerns made by or on behalf of people living in long-term care facilities. Assistance may include: investigation and work to resolve the problem, information on laws and regulations, how to choose a long-term care facility or answering questions about life at a facility. Assist callers in level of care needed (info about nursing homes, residential care, elder group homes, assisted living). All services are confidential and free of charge.
300 The Atrium, 1200 N Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
State agency which monitors and enforces standards and regulatory policies for telecommunications, passenger motor transportation, moving companies, manufactured homes, modular homes, recreational vehicles, grain warehouses, and natural gas.
Handles complaints regarding utility service providers.
1375 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319
Accepts public utility consumer complaints, problems concerning services rendered, errors in billing and comments on proposed rate increases or in open dockets pending before the IUB, complaints on service of Relay Iowa and provides the equipment distribution program for Iowans with communications impairments.
7160 South 29th Street, Suite 1, Lincoln, NE 68516
Conducts peer review, a process by which the dental profession reviews and resolves problems or misunderstandings regarding dental treatment; the appropriate form will be sent to the patient. Once the complaint is received, it will be forwarded to the appropriate district for review. The peer review process handles only member complaints.
Education services provided through speaker's bureau or videos.
1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50315
Regulates insurance industry in the state of Iowa. Provides consumer services for information regarding insurance companies, filing complaints, and general insurance inquiries. Also accepts and investigates reports of insurance fraud.
3131 O Street, 27th & Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE 68510
Inspections of all restaurants, food stores, processors and warehouses regarding sanitation, hygiene and food protection. Technical assistance is provided, including the review of plans for new establishments to insure proper equipment and construction, and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) review of food preparation. Complaints are investigated, including those involving potential foodborne illnesses. The Program is advised by the Food Advisory Committee, which is composed of industry representatives and other citizens.
Provides food handler/manager education and permitting.
320 West Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62767
Responsible for the regulation of the insurance industry operating in Illinois. Protects consumers by providing assistance and information, by efficiently regulating the insurance industry's market behavior and financial solvency, and by fostering a competitive insurance marketplace. They investigate consumer complaints, provide informational workshops, issue licenses to insurance companies, and issue licenses to individuals who self-insure.
PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509
Responds to questions, concerns, and complaints related to services, programs, and operations within the Department of Health and Human Services.
Information and referral to appropriate DHHS staff for information and resolution of complaints.