Health care
Iowa Medicaid
About this resource
Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to foster youth or former foster youth who are eligible. The information provided should help you apply. You may be eligible for medicaid if under the age of 26, and in foster care on your 18th birthday. Apply directly online by creating an account on the website provided and using your accoun to log in and apply. Call the number to apply on the phone and have real time assistance with the application process.
Eligibility
- The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires states to provide young adults under 26 with free health care if they were in foster care at age 18 or older. This ensures that former foster youth can access the health care services they need – just like non-foster youth who can stay on their parents’ insurance plans until 26.
- To apply for Health Care, go to the online DHS benefits portal or download the paper DHS Application (Spanish).