Healthy & Well Kids in Iowa

Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa is a state-wide program for uninsured children that provides no-cost or low-cost health care coverage to children in working families. Familes pay no more than $20 per month and children get an insurance card and all of their health care services through a health plan that has agreed to participate in the program. To qualify for hawk-i, a child must:

• Be under 19 years old
• Be uninsured
• Be ineligible for Medicaid
• Be a citizen or a lawfully admitted resident alien
• Meet the income guidelines

Current income guidelines for hawk-i are set at 300% of poverty. For example, a family of four could make up to $66,150 per year and still qualify for hawk-i health coverage. Families must provide proof of citizenship and identity. Each application requires a one month waiting period.

What services are covered through hawk-i?

Many people might be concerned about the type of services covered through the hawk-i health coverage plan. The hawk-i health plan offers an incredible amount of coverage for children. The following services are covered under the hawk-i health plan:

• Doctor visits
• Hospital care
• Prescriptions
• Well-child visits
• Vaccines/shots
• Emergencies
• Surgeries
• Dental care
• Vision exams
• Hearing services
• Mental health and substance abuse care
• Chiropractic care
• Speech therapy

Dental Coverage

Hawk-i now offers dental only coverage for children who may already have health insurance but may not have dental coverage. Similar to hawk-i health insurance, the dental only coverage is offered to families at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, meaning a family of four could make up to $66,150 and still qualify for dental only coverage. Monthly fees may be charged for income levels over %150 of the federal poverty level, but will not exceed $30 per month. The following services are covered under the hawk-i dental only coverage plan:

• Cleanings and check-ups
• Fluoride treatments
• Sealants
• Fillings and crowns
• Medically necessary orthodontia (Prior approval is required)

For more information about hawk-i's dental only coverage, click on the following link to visit the hawk-i website: hawk-i dental only coverage.

Learn More

To find out more about hawk-i, please visit the statewide hawk-i website or call 1-800-257-8563. If you would like to apply for services through MICA, please contact hawk-i Outreach Coordinator Anna Vaughn at 641-752-7162 ext. 103.