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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES

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.

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Consumer Complaints

CONSUMER SERVICES | KETV CHANNEL 7

Information and referral help line. Questions can also be answered by email or on Facebook.

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Consumer Complaints
Comprehensive Information and Referral

NEBRASKA OMBUDSMAN'S OFFICE | NEBRASKA OFFICE OF PUBLIC COUNSEL/OMBUDSMAN'S OFFICE

Investigates and, when appropriate, recommends resolution of citizen complaints relating to administrative agencies of state.

Referrals and state information to citizens.

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Consumer Complaints
Public Counsel

LEGAL SERVICES | IOWA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

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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Will Preparation Assistance
Consumer Complaints
Internet Information Resources
Legal Associations
Legal Information Services
Lawyer Referral Services

OMBUDSMAN | LINCOLN CITY OFFICES

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. 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.

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General Crime Reporting
Consumer Complaints
Discrimination Assistance

CONSUMER SERVICES | IOWA UTILITIES BOARD

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

CONSUMER PROTECTION | NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE - CONSUMER AFFAIRS RESPONSE TEAM

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.

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Fraud Prevention
Consumer Complaints
Consumer Education
Consumer Fraud Reporting

FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM | LINCOLN LANCASTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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.

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Regulations/Standards
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Consumer Complaints

DHHS HELPLINE | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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.

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Consumer Complaints
Government Information Services

CITY COMPLAINT LINE | OMAHA CITY OFFICES

Processes complaints about city services.

Information and referral.

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Consumer Complaints
Comprehensive Information and Referral

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN | OFFICE OF THE STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN

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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Patient Rights Assistance
Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
Consumer Complaints
Nursing Facility Referrals
Senior Advocacy Groups

WAGE COLLECTION PROGRAM | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, APPEALS, AND LICENSING

Offers to 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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Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Consumer Complaints
Labor and Employment Law

COMPLAINTS AND ENFORCEMENT | IOWA BOARD OF MEDICINE

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.

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Consumer Complaints

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND REPORTS | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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

INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

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.

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Consumer Complaints
Insurance Fraud Reporting

CONSUMER SERVICES | FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

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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Consumer Education
Regulations/Standards
Consumer Complaints

COMMERCE COMMISSION | ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION (ICC)

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.

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Consumer Education
Consumer Complaints

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS | NEBRASKA DENTAL ASSOCIATION

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.

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Consumer Complaints
Peer Review Organizations

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT/INSPECTION DIVISION | DES MOINES CITY OFFICES

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

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Consumer Complaints
Government Consumer Protection Agencies
Environmental Beautification
Graffiti Removal
Public Facility Health Inspection
Building and Safety
Pest Control Services

HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION/COUNSELING | IOWA INSURANCE DIVISION

Regulates insurance industry in the state of Iowa. Provides consumer services for complaints and inquiries.

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State/Local Health Insurance Programs
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Consumer Complaints

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | GUTHRIE AND AUDUBON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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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Pool Sanitation
Building and Safety
Consumer Complaints
Home Sanitation Enforcement
Public Facility Health Inspection
Radon Testing

INSURANCE REGULATION | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

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.

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Insurance Fraud Reporting
Consumer Complaints

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | GUTHRIE AND AUDUBON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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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Pool Sanitation
Building and Safety
Consumer Complaints
Home Sanitation Enforcement
Public Facility Health Inspection
Radon Testing

CONSUMER SERVICES | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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

INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

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.

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Consumer Complaints
Insurance Fraud Reporting