hawk-i (healthy and well kids in Iowa) is part of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and is Iowa's effort to make affordable health insurance coverage available to children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but too low to afford private family coverage.  If a family's income meets certain guidelines, and the family does not qualify for Medicaid, the uninsured children may be eligible for coverage

What Does hawk-i Cover?

All children deserve to start life with healthy bodies and healthy minds.  To do this, children need access to health services that can provide them with preve

ntive care and treatment for illness.

ntive care and treatment for illness.

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hawk-i (healthy and well kids in Iowa) is a low-cost or no-cost health care program designed for children ages 0-19.  Many families are unaware that hawk-i exists or that they may qualify.  Hundreds of children in this community will unnecessarily spend today sick and in pain. Our goal is to give every child in this community access to health care, you can contact either VNA at 563-245-1145 to speak with your local outreach coordinator or hawk-i at 1-800-257-8563 with any questions regarding applications, eligibility, or coverage.  Thousands of kids qualify for this coverage, do yours?

*Families may apply for hawk-i insurance online @ www.hawk-i.org

hawk-i dental will provide the same dental benefit as those provided to children enrolled in the

full hawk-i program. Children who are covered by dental insurance will not be required to drop the insurance in order to be eligible for hawk-i dental. The hawk-i dental plan covers also covers orthodontia, but it must be deemed medically necessary. There are specific requirements that must be met and pre-approval is required. Dentists and orthodontists can contact

Delta Dental of Iowa at 800-544-0718 for more information on the requirements

What Medical Care Costs

Medical Care

Clinic office visit for illness…….......~$85.00-$200.00 = A new T.V.

Broken Arm…………~$2,000.00-$3,000.00 = 140 to 215 packages of diapers (pack of 48)

Emergency Room Visit~$50.00-1,600.00 = 2 to 61 Passes to Adventureland

Having Tonsils Removed…………~$3,700.00 = 3 years worth of gasoline (at $20.00 per week)

Having an Appendix Removed………………~$10,500 = New Economy Car

Teeth Cleaning ………………………………~$60.00 = 6 to 12 children’s books

Dental X-Ray………………………………………………~$120.00 = DVD Player

Filling…………~$90.00-$190.00 = 1 ½ - 4 months Family YMCA Membership

Eye exam…………………………………………………~$50.00 = 1 toddler bed

Eyeglasses…~$150.00-$200.00 = 1 ½ - 2 weeks of groceries ($100.00/week)