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There are many income guidelines that are required for eligibility into Iowa Medicaid programs and services.
In addition, each program or service may have its own set of income requirements.
If your family’s yearly countable income (before taxes) is in this chart, you may be able to get FREE or low-cost health insurance.
Note: All income guidelines provided are effective as of January 1, 2025.
Back to topAdults (Ages 19-64)
Free coverage for those meeting 133% of the poverty level. Monthly charges apply if Healthy Behaviors are not met.
| Persons in household | Income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $20,030 |
| 2 | $27,185 |
| 3 | $34,341 |
| 4 | $41,496 |
| 5 | $48,651 |
| 6 | $55,807 |
| 7 | $62,962 |
| 8 | $70,118 |
| For each additional, add | $7,155 |
Children (Ages 1-18 Years)
Medicaid
167% of poverty level. Free coverage.
| Persons in household | Income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $25,151 |
| 2 | $34,139 |
| 3 | $43,128 |
| 4 | $52,103 |
| 5 | $61,091 |
| 6 | $70,079 |
| 7 | $79,067 |
| 8 | $88,043 |
| For each additional, add | $8,985 |
Hawki Medical + Dental (180%)
Medical and dental coverage are free. Dental only: $5 child per month, no more than $10 per family.
| Persons in household | Income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $27,419 |
| 2 | $37,211 |
| 3 | $47,003 |
| 4 | $56,783 |
| 5 | $66,575 |
| 6 | $73,367 |
| 7 | $86,159 |
| 8 | $95,951 |
| For each additional, add | $9,684 |
Hawki Medical + Dental (242%)
- $10 per child, per month. No more than $20 per family.
- Dental only: $10 per child, per month. No more than $15 per family.
| Persons in household | Income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $36,755 |
| 2 | $49,883 |
| 3 | $63,011 |
| 4 | $76,128 |
| 5 | $89,256 |
| 6 | $102,383 |
| 7 | $115,511 |
| 8 | $128,639 |
| For each additional, add | $13,020 |
Infants Birth - 1 Year & Hawki (302%) Medical + Dental
- $20 per child per month. No more than $40 per family.
- Dental only: $15 per child per month. No more than $20 per family.
| Persons in household | Income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $45,492 |
| 2 | $61,740 |
| 3 | $77,988 |
| 4 | $94,224 |
| 5 | $110,472 |
| 6 | $126,720 |
| 7 | $142,968 |
| 8 | $159,216 |
| For each additional, add | $16,248 |
Pregnancy & Postpartum Care (215%)
Medicaid coverage is free. If pregnant, include unborn child in household size.
| Persons in household | Income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | -- |
| 2 | $43,946 |
| 3 | $55,513 |
| 4 | $67,080 |
| 5 | $78,647 |
| 6 | $90,214 |
| 7 | $101,781 |
| 8 | $113,348 |
| For each additional, add | $11,567 |