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Hawk-I: No-Cost or Low-Cost Health Insurance

Healthy And Well Kids in Iowa

Healthy kids are happy kids. They do well in school, have fun with their friends, and they grow up well. Healthy And Well Kids in Iowa (hawk-i), is a program that gives our kids that chance by making sure they have health care coverage. Thousands of Iowa's children qualify for this coverage. hawk-i provides health care coverage for children ages 0-19. Depending on your income monthly fees range from $0 -$20 per month The hawk-i application is short and easy to fill out. You will have to send in proof of your income with your application. Call 1-800-257-8563 to receive an application for today.

Eligibility Requirements

20% of earned income (including self-employment income) is not counted when comparing family income to the limits. The 20% deduction does not apply to unearned income such as child support, social security disability, or unemployment insurance benefits. After subtracting 20% or earned income look up your family's yearly countable income in the chart to the right. If your yearly countable income is the same or less than the amount listed in the far right column, your children could qualify for hawk-i.

Example:

Family includes mom & 2 children. Mom makes $24,000 per year and receives $200 per month in child support payments. The following table illustrates the countable income calculation:

$24,000 total gross yearly income
-4,800 20% of earned income
=$19,200 countable earned income
+2,400 yearly child support (unearned income)
=$21,600 countable income


Family Size Max Income
1 $11,945---$13,470
2 $16,121---$18,180
3 $20,297---$22,890
4 $24,473---$27,600
5 $28,650---$32,310
6 $32,826---$37,020
7 $37,020---$41,730
8 $41,178---$46,440
  • If your family's yearly countable income is between the numbers in the above chart, and you don't count qualify for Medicaid, the HAWK-I premium is free!
  • Family size includes parents, spouses, stepparents, and children under the age of 19.
  • If your income is less than $11,945 you may qualify for Medicaid.

What services are covered under hawk-i?
  • Doctor Visits
  • Hospital Care
  • Prescriptions
  • Well-child Visits
  • Vaccines/ Shots
  • Emergencies
  • Surgery
  • Dental Care
  • Vision Exams
  • Mental Health Care
  • Substance Abuse Care
  • Chiropractic Care
  • Speech Therapy
  • Hearing Services

Family Size Max Income
1 $13,471 - $17,960
2 $18,181 - $24,240
3 $22,891 - $30,520
4 $27,601 - $36,800
5 $32,311 - $43,080
6 $37,021 - $49,360
7 $41,731 - $55,640
8 $46,411 - $61,920
  • If your families yearly countable income is between the numbers in the above chart, the HAWK-I premium is $10/month per child. No matter how large the family costs will not exceed $20/month
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