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Hawki: Free and Low Cost Insurance for Kids

Health and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) offers free or low-cost medical and dental insurance for  childrent up to age 19 in families with low or moderate incomes.  The monthly premium costs are based on household size and income, but no family pays more than $40, regardless of how many children they have. In fact, this resource is open to many families that are unaware of their eligibility - making Hawki a highly underutilized tool in Iowa.

Overview

EveryStep serves eligible families in Polk, Dallas, Madison, and Warren counties in Iowa. If you live outside of those areas, but would like to connect with someone about Hawki click here or call 800-257-8563 to find support.

Get Help

EveryStep assists uninsured and underinsured children and pregnant women sign up for Hawki and Medicaid insurance.  Our staff can also assist with finding a doctor and dentist. Assistance from EveryStep is free and available year-round. Staff servin Polk, Dallas, Madison and Warren counties speak English and Spanish; other languages are served by a language line. Our staff can help with the following items:

  • Answering questions about Hawki and Medicaid to determine eligibility
  • Assisting with completing an application for Hawki & Medicaid
  • Providing same day coverage through the Presumptive Eligibility Medicaid process
  • Help families through next steps

Contact Us

Reach out today at 515-558-9946 or fill out the find care form below. 

  • Serving residents of Polk, Dallas, Madison and Warren counties.

** If you live outside of those areas, but would like to connect with someone about Hawki, please call 800-257-8563. **

Find Care Form