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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 14, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Iowa, we recommend that you visit the Iowa Economic Development Authority website or IA Source Link's guidance on financial assistance for businesses.

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Description of Program and Relief

Iowa Medicaid

The Iowa Department of Human Services provides health care for qualifying Iowans through Iowa Medicaid. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, affected families may qualify if they meet eligibility requirements (below).

Government or Lead Agency

Iowa Department of Human Services

Dates Available

Effective immediately

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Eligibility requirements are here: https://dhs.iowa.gov/ime/members/who-receives-medicaid

Applicants must be a resident of Iowa, a U.S. Citizen, satisfy certain income requirements, and be: a child under the age of 21, a parent living with a child under the age of 18, a woman who is pregnant, a woman in need of treatment for breast or cervical cancer, a person who is elderly (age 65 or older), a person who is disabled according to Social Security Standards, or an adult between the ages of 19 and 64 and whose income is at or below 133 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Others who do not meet any of these criteria may still be eligible.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information contact Iowa Medicaid Member Services at (800) 338-8366.

List of Additional Information

For more information please visit:

https://dhs.iowa.gov/ime/members

https://dhs.iowa.gov/ime/members/who-receives-medicaid


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