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Iowa - Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki)

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undefined Iowa - Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki)?

Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki), federally known as Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), provides health coverage to children and families with income too high to qualify for Medicaid, but can't afford private coverage.

Eligibility for Hawki is determined using the same rules as Medicaid for children, except with higher income standards. Some members are required to pay a small monthly premium, ranging from $5 to $40, which is based on the household’s income.

Some benefits covered through CHIP, include:

  • Routine check-ups
  • Immunizations
  • Doctor visits
  • Prescriptions
  • Dental and vision care
  • Inpatient and outpatient hospital care
  • Laboratory and X-ray services
  • Emergency services

Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki), federally known as Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), provides health coverage to children and families with income too high to qualify for Medicaid, but can't afford private coverage.

Eligibility for Hawki is determined using the same rules as Medicaid for children, except with higher income standards. Some members are required to pay a small monthly premium, ranging from $5 to $40, which is based on the household’s income.

Some benefits covered through CHIP, include:

  • Routine check-ups
  • Immunizations
  • Doctor visits
  • Prescriptions
  • Dental and vision care
  • Inpatient and outpatient hospital care
  • Laboratory and X-ray services
  • Emergency services

undefined Iowa - Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki)?

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Iowa and meet all of the following:

  • Either 18 years of age and under; and
  • A U.S. Citizen, National, or a Non-Citizen legally admitted into the U.S; and
  • Uninsured (and ineligible for Medicaid).

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$44,032
2$59,555
3$75,078
4$90,600
5$106,123
6$121,646
7$137,169
8$152,692

*For households with more than eight people, add $15,523 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined Iowa - Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki)?

To apply online, please visit the Iowa Department of Human Services and click on "Apply for benefits".

For additional application information, visit the Hawki 'How to apply' page. You will be able to download an application form directly from the site.

You may also find out if you qualify through the Marketplace application.

hawk-i Application Information

To learn more about the program, please visit the Hawki - Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa page.

For more details, please visit the Basic Health Program page. 

855-889-7985

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