Health coverage
Iowa’s coverage.
Who Iowa’s coverage is for, when to sign up, and where to apply. Checked by Kiplet October 25, 2026.
Who it’s for
Yearly income, before taxes, at or under these amounts. Based on the 2026 federal poverty lines.
Adults 19 to 64
- 1 person
- $22,024
- 2 people
- $29,863
- 3 people
- $37,701
- 4 people
- $45,540
Kids under 19
- 1 person
- $48,997
- 2 people
- $66,434
- 3 people
- $83,872
- 4 people
- $101,310
Pregnancy
- 1 person
- $35,112
- 2 people
- $47,608
- 3 people
- $60,104
- 4 people
- $72,600
Help paying for a plan
- 1 person
- $22,025 to $63,840
- 2 people
- $29,864 to $86,560
- 3 people
- $37,702 to $109,280
- 4 people
- $45,541 to $132,000
A home of 5 or more? The check does the math.
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Sign-up dates
Open enrollment for a plan: November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027.
Pick a plan by December 15, 2026 and it starts January 1.
Where to apply
Places near you
Kiplet hasn’t checked places in Iowa yet. It still finds places near you, and it says which ones it hasn’t checked.
Quick answers
- When can I sign up for a plan in Iowa?
- Open enrollment for a plan: November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027.
- Where do I apply in Iowa?
- For Iowa’s coverage for adults and kids, apply at HHS Benefits Portal. For help paying for a plan, go to HealthCare.gov.
- Who decides if I get Iowa’s coverage?
- The State of Iowa makes the final call. Kiplet walks you through every step.
Sources
- Adult income line: iowa.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
- Kids income line: iowa.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
- Pregnancy income line: iowa.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
- Help paying for a plan: healthcare.gov, checked October 13, 2026.
- Sign-up dates: healthcare.gov, checked October 13, 2026.
- Federal poverty lines: hhs.gov, checked October 13, 2026.