What Assistance Programs Are Available to Help Cover Health Care Costs for Disabled and/or Low-Income Individuals and Families?
Medicaid is an assistance program for low-income families backed by the federal government. For information on this program, call the Lee County Department of Human Services at 319-372-3651. Iowa Hawk-I is a program that provides health care coverage for those who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to buy health insurance. The program covers children ages 0-18. You must be a resident of Iowa to qualify. Cost of the program depends on income but will not exceed $20 per family. The program will cover visits to the doctor, hospital admissions, as well as visits to the dentist and eye doctor. There is a short application to complete and proof of income is required. For more information, call 1-800-257-8563. Iowa Compass is a free and confidential information and referral service for Iowans with all types of disabilities and their families. The program provides help locating local, state and national agencies providing services such as health care, transportation, f
