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The Iowa Health and Wellness Plan (Expanded Medicaid) provides low-cost health insurance for people who cannot get coverage through regular Medicaid or private insurance. This program can pay for prescription drugs and cover medical needs such as:
- Visits to health care providers (physicians and nurse practitioners)
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
- Emergency room visits
- Lab tests and x-ray services
- Medical supplies, equipment, and prostheses
- Physical, occupational, hearing, and speed therapy
- Medical transportation
- Nursing home care
- Hospice care
- Mental health services
- Home health agency visits
- Family planning services
To get benefits, you should go to a health care provider that is part of the program’s network.
How do I get help?
To apply for this program, fill out the online application. You may also print and fill out the application form and mail it to your local Medicaid office. If you have questions, call the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan at 855-889-7985. For more information about this program, visit the Iowa DHS website.
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