To be eligible for Iowa Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Iowa, a U.S. citizen or national, legal permanent resident, or qualified alien, and whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. Some individuals also must be under a certain asset test in order to qualify. Income levels vary by coverage group and are higher for children as well as the aged, blind, and disabled.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $19,392 |
2 | $26,228 |
3 | $33,064 |
4 | $39,900 |
5 | $46,737 |
6 | $53,573 |
7 | $60,409 |
8 | $67,245 |
To apply for Medicaid, fill out an application.
The county DHS office serving your county is also listed in the State or County Government section of your local phone book, under "Department of Human Services" or just "Human Services".
You may also contact the DHS Contact Center at:
1-855-889-7985
Any county DHS office can answer questions about the programs and services described here. You can also get an application form from any county Department of Human Services (DHS) office. Use the office locator tool to find the location of the county DHS office nearest you.