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Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawk-i)

Find out if your child qualifies for Hawk-i in Iowa

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For a household of 3, the Hawk-i income limit for a child under 19 in Iowa is $6,989 a month ($83,872 a year), which is 307% of the federal poverty level.

Hawk-i is the name of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Iowa. This is an estimate based on income only. States can apply other rules, such as immigration status, and the Medicaid agency makes the final decision.

Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawk-i)

Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa ( Hawk-i ) is a program that provides free or low-cost health care coverage for Iowa children in families with income not exceeding 307% of the federal poverty level.

Basic covered Hawk-i services include, but not limited to:

  • Doctor visits.
  • Immunizations.
  • Dental care.
  • Hospital care.
  • Surgery.
  • Eye exams, eye glasses and contact lenses.
  • Hearing services.
  • Prescriptions.
  • Mental health and substance abuse care
  • Specialist care
  • Chiropractic care

How much does Hawk-i cost in Iowa?

For families with incomes up to 180% of the federal poverty level, Hawk-i coverage is free. Families with higher incomes may pay a small monthly premium of $10 or $20, depending on income, but no family pays more than $40 per month, regardless of the number of children.

What is the income limit for Hawk-i in Iowa?

Chidren from families with income up to 307% of the federal poverty level can qualify for CHIP through Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa ( Hawk-i ).

CHIP income limits by household size, Iowans
Household Size180% Income Limit307% Income Limit
1$2,394$4,083
2$3,246$5,536
3$4,098$6,989
4$4,950$8,443
5$5,802$9,896
6$6,654$11,349
7$7,506$12,802
8$8,358$14,255
A 5% disregard based on the federal poverty level (FPL) for the household size may be applied and is reflected in the amounts shown above. Source: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).

Enrollment for Hawki and Medicaid is open year-round via the Iowa HHS Benefits Portal. For assistance with filling out the application, find the Hawki Outreach Coordinator in your area.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Hawk-i Member Services
(800) 257-8563

SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.

The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.

Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may change; refer to the cited sources for the most current information.

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