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Title 5: Centrally Administered Programs Page 21 Iowa Department of Human Services Employees’ Manual Chapter E: Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (hawk-i) Nonfinancial Eligibility Factors Revised July 3, 2009 Age Nonfinancial Eligibility Factors Legal reference: 441 IAC 86.2, Iowa Code 514I Age The child must be under 19 years of age. A child is no longer eligible for the program the first day of the month following the month of the child’s 19th birthday regardless of when during the month the birthday falls. If a child will turn age 19 during the 12-month enrollment period, the child’s enrollment period will extend only through the month of the 19th birthday.

Mr. D applies for hawk-i for his two children in April. One child is 16 years old and the other child turns age 19 in May. The child turning age 19 in May can be determined eligible for hawk-i coverage for only the month of May, if all other eligibility factors are met. The other child will be assigned a 12-month enrollment period. Alien Eligibility The policies regarding alien eligibility for the hawk-i program are the same as those for the Medicaid program. See 8-L, ALIENS, for more information. Citizenship and Alien Status Legal reference: 441 IAC 86.2(7) The child must be a citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident alien. The citizenship or alien status of the parents or other responsible person is not considered when determining the eligibility of the child to participate in the program. The requirements of the Medicaid program that persons claiming to be U.S. citizens prove their citizenship and identity do not apply to the hawk-i program. See 8-L, ALIENS, for more information on alien eligibility.