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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.
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Consumer Complaints
Building and Safety
Pool Sanitation
Radon Testing
Home Sanitation
Public Facility Health Inspection
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
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Consumer Complaints
Monitors and enforces standards and regulatory policies for telecommunications; passenger motor transportation and moving companies; manufactured homes, modular homes and recreational vehicles; grain warehouses; and natural gas.
Handles complaints regarding utility service providers.
Handles complaints regarding utility service providers.
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Consumer Complaints
Regulations/Standards
Provides investigation and mediation of consumer complaints regarding questionable business practices. Index kept on complaints received. Administers regulations and enforcement procedures of Consumer Fraud Act.
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Government Consumer Protection Agencies
Consumer Complaints
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.
Information and referral to appropriate DHHS staff for information and resolution of complaints.
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Government Information Services
Consumer Complaints
Consumer protection related educational information useful to consumers dealing with companies utilizing deceptive business practices such as fraud, identity theft, and senior fraud.
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.
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.
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Consumer Education
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Consumer Complaints
Fraud Prevention
Assistance for people who want to register complaints or have other concerns with departments of city government.
Title VI compliance official investigating, documenting all constituent reports of discrimination by StarTran, Lincoln's public transit services and other divisions that have contact with the public.
Administers the city's online service request reporting system, Acting with Citizens To Improve Our Neighborhoods (ACTION) Center, providing in-depth responses to concerns that become complex. Go to www.lincoln.ne.gov and click on 'Service Requests' . People can find out about the laws that deal with their concern and report to the appropriate department any violations or problems they see in the community.
Problem Resolution Team, comprised of all City enforcement and codes compliance agencies and departments, brings problem properties back into compliance with local law.
Title VI compliance official investigating, documenting all constituent reports of discrimination by StarTran, Lincoln's public transit services and other divisions that have contact with the public.
Administers the city's online service request reporting system, Acting with Citizens To Improve Our Neighborhoods (ACTION) Center, providing in-depth responses to concerns that become complex. Go to www.lincoln.ne.gov and click on 'Service Requests' . People can find out about the laws that deal with their concern and report to the appropriate department any violations or problems they see in the community.
Problem Resolution Team, comprised of all City enforcement and codes compliance agencies and departments, brings problem properties back into compliance with local law.
Categories
General Crime Reporting
Consumer Complaints
Discrimination Assistance
Investigates and processes claims relating to unpaid wages, vacation pay, unpaid expenses, unauthorized deductions, minimum wage, and related matters. If a case cannot be settled or mediated, the Iowa Division of Labor may file a suit against the employer.
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Labor and Employment Law
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Consumer Complaints
Administers the Volunteer Physician Program (VPN) that provides specialty care for Central Iowans who are uninsured, underinsured, or undocumented, whose income level is at or under 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, who are not eligible for any government funded programs. This program may be accessed through over 54 Safety Net and Free Clinics of Iowa, Primary Health Care and Proteus by referral, after a patient is financially vetted to qualify financially for this program and not be eligible for any other program.
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Medical Associations
Physician Referrals
Consumer Complaints
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.
Categories
Consumer Complaints
Building and Safety
Pool Sanitation
Radon Testing
Home Sanitation
Public Facility Health Inspection
Investigates and, when appropriate, recommends resolution of citizen complaints relating to administrative agencies of state.
Referrals and state information to citizens.
Referrals and state information to citizens.
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Consumer Complaints
Public Counsel
Will investigate complaints filed against physicians (M.D./D.O.), acupuncturist and genetic counselors. To file a complaint, please visit the website. For assistance with the form, please contact (515) 281-5847 or email [email protected]. For an explanation of the complaint investigation process, please visit the Board's Enforcement page on the website or call 515-281-5171.
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.
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.
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Consumer Complaints
Information and referral help line. Questions can also be answered by email or on Facebook.
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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Consumer Complaints
Processes complaints about city services.
Information and referral.
Information and referral.
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Consumer Complaints
Comprehensive Information and Referral
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.
Provides food handler/manager education and permitting.
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Regulations/Standards
Consumer Complaints
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Works to resolve problems and complaints from, and on behalf of, residents of nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
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.
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.
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Consumer Complaints
Patient Rights Assistance
Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
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.
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Regulations/Standards
Consumer Complaints
Consumer Education
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.
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Nursing Facility Referrals
Senior Advocacy Groups
Patient Rights Assistance
Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
Consumer Complaints
General supervision, control, and regulation of insurance companies, associations, and societies conducting business in Nebraska.
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.
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.
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Consumer Complaints
Insurance Fraud Reporting
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.
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Consumer Complaints
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.
Education services provided through speaker's bureau or videos.
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Peer Review Organizations
Consumer Complaints
Regarding violations of the "Open Burning Ban" contact: 281-5918 or 725-8200. To report a spill of hazardous material call 725-8694. To turn in poachers call 800-532-2020 (for crimes only).
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Consumer Complaints
Railroad emergency number.
Call to report these types of issues:
Hazardous materials releases
Personal injuries
Criminal activities
Illegal dumping
Vehicles stuck / stalled on the tracks, or other track obstructions
Other environmental issues, such as:
--Petroleum Spills
--Idling locomotives
--Engines with excessive smoke
Call to report these types of issues:
Hazardous materials releases
Personal injuries
Criminal activities
Illegal dumping
Vehicles stuck / stalled on the tracks, or other track obstructions
Other environmental issues, such as:
--Petroleum Spills
--Idling locomotives
--Engines with excessive smoke
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Consumer Complaints
Offers an online Find a Lawyer program, Living Will forms, and the Handbook for Older Iowans, which covers health care decisions, wills, power of attorney, and landlord tenant rights. The handbook is available at no cost through the bar association, or at www.iowabar.org.
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Legal Associations
Lawyer Referral Services
Legal Information Services
Will Preparation Assistance
Internet Information Resources
Consumer Complaints
Neighborhood Inspection Division has three primary responsibilities; rental inspections, the oversight of condemned buildings and the abatement of junk and debris which includes junk vehicles. Other services include:
Can also help with:
Sound permits
Transient Merchant - Application
Transient Merchant - License Information
Sign permits
Land use questions
Abandoned Wells
Animal Waste Complaints
Graffiti
Illegal Businesses
Garage sales
Illegal Dumping
Illegal Parking in Front Yards
Interior Unsanitary Conditions
Mosquito Control
Noise Ordinance Enforcement
Nuisance Odor Ordinance
Rat Control
Renting a house without a certificate
Septic System and Sewer Line Failure
Voluntary Impounds
Can also help with:
Sound permits
Transient Merchant - Application
Transient Merchant - License Information
Sign permits
Land use questions
Abandoned Wells
Animal Waste Complaints
Graffiti
Illegal Businesses
Garage sales
Illegal Dumping
Illegal Parking in Front Yards
Interior Unsanitary Conditions
Mosquito Control
Noise Ordinance Enforcement
Nuisance Odor Ordinance
Rat Control
Renting a house without a certificate
Septic System and Sewer Line Failure
Voluntary Impounds
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Building and Safety
Government Consumer Protection Agencies
Public Facility Health Inspection
Pest Control Services
Graffiti Removal
Environmental Beautification
Consumer Complaints