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Hawki Member Services
For questions about Hawki coverage, contact Hawki Member Services at 1-800-257-8563 or email [email protected]
About Hawki
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) covers children under the age of 19 in working families who have too much income to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private health and/or dental insurance and are not enrolled in other health or dental insurance. In Iowa, CHIP is offered through Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki).
Some households may be required to pay a monthly premium based on family income. No family pays more than $40 a month. Some families pay nothing at all. Eligibility ends on the first day of the month following the month of the youth’s 19th birthday.
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How to Apply for Hawki
Apply online: Visit the HHS Service Portal and click the 'Apply Online' icon.
Apply by phone: Call Hawki Member Services at 1-800-257-8563 for help applying or to request a paper application.
What You’ll Need
- Your child’s Social Security number
- Household income information
- Information about current health insurance
Who Qualifies?
To qualify for Hawki, a child must:
- Be under age 19
- Meet income requirements
- Meet citizenship or immigration requirements
- Meet health insurance requirements
Resources
Covered Health and Dental Services
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- Doctor visits
- Primary care provider (PCP)
- Specialists
- Immunizations (vaccines, shots)
- Check-ups
- Hospital care
- Surgery
- Emergency visits
- Non-emergency use of the ER
- Out-of-network coverage
- Eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses
- Prescription medication
- Mental health services
- Substance use disorder treatment
- Dental exams
- X-rays
- Regular cleanings
- Flouride treatment
- Fillings for cavities
- Extractions
- Root canals
- Crowns
- Medically necessary orthodontics
Hawki Income Guidelines (2026)
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| Family Size | Family's Yearly Countable Income: Medicaid | Family's Yearly Countable Income: Hawki | Family's Yearly Countable Income: Hawki | Family's Yearly Countable Income: Hawki |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children may be eligible for FREE coverage under Medicaid. * | Children may be eligible for FREE coverage under Hawki.** | Children may be eligible for coverage under Hawki for $10 per child per month.*** | Children may be eligible for coverage under Hawki for $20 per child per month.**** | |
| 1 | Up to $26,654 | $26,655 to $28,888 | $28,889 to $38,783 | $38,784 to $48,199 |
| 2 | Up to $36,139 | $36,140 to $39,168 | $39,169 to $52,585 | $52,586 to $65,353 |
| 3 | Up to $45,624 | $45,625 to $49,449 | $49,450 to $66,388 | $66,389 to $82,506 |
| 4 | Up to $55,110 | $55,111 to $59,730 | $59,731 to $80,190 | $80,191 to $99,660 |
| 5 | Up to $64,596 | $64,597 to $70,011 | $70,012 to $93,992 | $93,993 to $116,814 |
| 6 | Up to $74,081 | $74,082 to $80,292 | $80,293 to $107,795 | $107,796 to $133,967 |
| 7 | Up to $83,567 | $83,568 to $90,572 | $90,573 to $121,597 | $121,598 to $151,121 |
| 8 | Up to $93,052 | $93,053 to $100,853 | $100,854 to $135,400 | $135,401 to $168,274 |
* If your family’s yearly countable income is in this column, your children may be eligible for FREE coverage under Medicaid.
** If your family’s yearly countable income is in this column your children may be eligible for FREE coverage under Hawki.
*** If your family’s yearly countable income is in this column, your children may be eligible for coverage under Hawki for $10 per child per month. No family pays more than $20 per month.
**** If your family’s yearly countable income is in this column, your children may be eligible for coverage under Hawki for $20 per child per month. No family pays more than $40 per month.
| Family Size | Family's Yearly Countable Income: Medicaid | Family's Yearly Countable Income: Hawki | Family's Yearly Countable Income: Hawki | Family's Yearly Countable Income: Hawki |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children may be eligible for FREE coverage under Medicaid.* | Children may be eligible for FREE dental coverage under Hawki per month.** | Children may eligible for coverage under Hawki for $10 per child per month. *** | Children may eligible for coverage under Hawki for $20 per child per month. **** | |
| 1 | Up to $26,654 | $26,655 to $32,558 | $32,559 to $40,538 | $40,529 to $48,199 |
| 2 | Up to $36,139 | $36,140 to $44,146 | $44,147 to $54,966 | $54,967 to $65,353 |
| 3 | Up to $45,624 | $45,625 to $55,733 | $55,734 to $69,393 | $69,394 to $82,506 |
| 4 | Up to $55,110 | $55,111 to $67,320 | $67,321 to $83,820 | $83,821 to $99,660 |
| 5 | Up to $64,596 | $64,597 to $78,907 | $78,908 to $98,247 | $98,248 to $116,814 |
| 6 | Up to $74,081 | $74,082 to $90,494 | $90,495 to $112,674 | $112,674 to $133,967 |
| 7 | Up to $83,567 | $83,568 to $102,082 | $102,083 to $127,102 | $127,103 to $151,121 |
| 8 | Up to $93,052 | $93,053 to $113,669 | $113,670 to $141,529 | $141,529 to $168,274 |
* If your family’s yearly countable income is in this column, your children may be eligible for FREE coverage under Medicaid.
** If your family’s yearly countable income is in this column, your children may be eligible for dental coverage under Hawki FREE per month.
*** If your family’s yearly countable income is in this column, your children may be eligible for coverage under Hawki for $10 per child per month. No family pays more than $20 per month.
**** If your family’s yearly countable income is in this column, your children may be eligible for coverage under Hawki for $20 per child per month. No family pays more than $40 per month.
Hawki Member Materials
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- Hawki Health and Dental Plan Annual Choice Period Letter (188.67 KB) .pdf
- Hawki Health and Dental Plan Comparison (273.46 KB) .pdf
- Hawki Health and Dental Plan Change Form (122.96 KB) .pdf
- Hawki Dental Only Annual Choice Period Letter (187.52 KB) .pdf
- Hawki Dental Only Plan Comparison (176.4 KB) .pdf
- Hawki Dental Only Change Form (117.26 KB) .pdf
This report shows the number of children newly enrolled in Hawki and the number disenrolled by county during the month. Effective September 2020, the report shows Hawki - dental only newly enrolled and disenrolled by county during the month.
Hawki Provider Materials
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ClickPay Information
ClickPay Information
You will need the Account Number (on membership card); the Case Number on bill sent in mail; and the Invoice Number from the bill sent in mail to pay premium dues.
Get more information about paying your child's Hawki premium online.
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