AmeriHealth Caritas Withdraws, Temporary Suspension of MCO Choice
AmeriHealth Caritas withdrew from the hawk-i program effective November 30, 2017. AmeriHealth Caritas members have been assigned to UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Iowa. The department has put in place a temporary suspension of Managed Care Organization (MCO) choice.
Previously the Department notified members they would be able to choose Amerigroup Iowa. Due to concerns with capacity, Amerigroup Iowa is not currently accepting any additional members. In the future members will be able to choose from multiple MCOs. Members will be notified when that choice is available.
AmeriHealth Caritas' members were transitioned to UnitedHealthcare effective December 1, 2017. Learn more by reading the sample member letter.
Income Guidelines:
How Much Does hawk-i Coverage Cost?
The amount you pay for your child's coverage in the hawk-i program is based on your family's income. Some families pay between $10 and $40 a month for their hawk-i coverage. And depending on your family income level, some families may even pay nothing at all. No family pays more than $40 a month, even if the family has several children who qualify for hawk-i.
The
hawk-i Board is a group of people and directors of other state agencies who are appointed by the Governor or who are members of the Legislature.
The Board was established to provide direction to the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) on the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of the hawk-iprogram.
The Board is required by law to meet at least six times per year and usually meets on the third Monday of every other month.
Most meetings are scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the State of Iowa Historical Building, 600 E. Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50319.
