New Insurance Bill for Iowa’s Children
Health insurance for children in Iowa has become more available. The Governor, Chet Culver, has signed a new health insurance coverage bill.
Hawk-i is Iowa’s child insurance program and there are eligibility limits. This bill has raised the family income level so that more children are now eligible.
The old income level was 250% of the federal poverty level, this new law provides for up to 300%. So a family income may be up to $64,000 annually for qualification, reports the Des Moines Register.
Hawk-I also has dental coverage and this new higher income level also is open to the dental portion. The legislators hope this will encourage more families to participate in the dental care.
The lower income families have even more under this bill. They are in a position to apply for state subsidies in order to purchase individual health insurance.