Medicaid
Iowa Medicaid is a joint federal and state government program that pays for medical care for some low-income and medically needy individuals and families.
Medicaid
Ready to apply?
Members can apply online through the HHS Benefits Portal or with a downloadable paper application form. Contact your local Iowa HHS office for more information.
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Medicaid Coverage Plans & Programs
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Iowa Health Link
Most Medicaid members will work through Iowa Health Link, our managed care program. Explore what this means to you.
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CHIP & Hawki
Find care for kids and teens with the Children's Healthy Iowa Program (CHIP) and Hawki.
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Iowa Health & Wellness Plan
Low or no cost health care for Iowans between the ages of 19 and 64. Eligibility is based on household income.
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Dental Wellness Plan
Dental benefits for most Iowa Medicaid members are provided through our Dental Wellness Plans.
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Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Medical, social and supportive services for Iowans with functional, cognitive and other physical or mental health needs.
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Fee-for-Service (FFS)
Some Medicaid members are served by a program where care providers are paid separately for each visit.
Get Help
Medicaid Member Services
Contact Member Services if you have a problem with your care or services, need assistance filling out an application, or have a question related to your health coverage.
Get Care
Find a Provider
Learn how to find a Medicaid provider and get care, whether you're enrolled in managed care (MCO), fee-for-service (FFS), Hawki, or a dental plan.
Step-by-Step
How to Choose a Managed Care Plan
Get help choosing a Medicaid Managed Care Plan (MCP). Learn how to find a plan that offers your preferred doctors, and covers the benefits, services, and quality of care you need.
Medicaid Care & Services
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Childhood Screening
Access preventive care, vaccines, dental checkups, and more for eligible children, age birth through 20.
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Family Planning
Find support and resources you need to grow and support your family's future with Family Planning programs.
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Home Health Care
Get care when you need it without leaving your home with Medicaid home health care services.
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Long-term Care
From skilled nursing to assisted living, long-term care provides whole-health support for you or loved ones.
Providers & Contractors
Information for Medicaid providers, contractors, and facilities.
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For telephone accessibility assistance if you are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking.
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