Presumptive Eligibility (PE)
Presumptive Eligibility (PE) gives people temporary Medicaid coverage while the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reviews their full application. The goal is to make sure those likely to qualify can get care right away.
A Qualified Entity (QE)—usually a certified Medicaid provider—can collect basic information about a person’s income and situation and enter it into the Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility Portal (MPEP). If eligible, the person will get short-term Medicaid during this period.
To become a QE, providers must meet certain requirements and agree to the terms in an electronic agreement (MOU). Once approved, QEs should make sure their organization allows emails from HHS, since that’s how most communication will happen.