What does hawk-i cost?

hawk-i is low cost or free care coverage.  The amount you pay is based on your family’s income.

Some families pay nothing. Other families may have to pay $10 or $20 a month for their hawk-i coverage.  
Note: There is no cost for Native American children.

No family pay's more than $20 a month, even if the family has several children who qualify for hawk-i.

How do I know if my kids are eligible?

 20% of earned income (including self-employment income) is not counted when comparing family income to the limits. The 20% deduction does not apply to unearned income such as child support, social security disability, or unemployment insurance benefits.

 After subtracting 20% of earned income (see example) look up your family’s yearly countable income in the yellow chart. If your yearly countable income is the same or less than the amount listed in the far right column, your children could qualify for hawk-i.

 Example: Family members are Mom and 2 children. Mom works in a florist’s shop and earns $26,000 yearly. Additionally, she received $200 per month in child support payments. When determining eligibility for the hawk-i program, income is counted as follows:

$26,000  total gross yearly earned income  -   5,200 20% of earned income = $20,800 countable earned income  +  2,400 yearly child support (unearned income) = $23,200 countable income

 

Since $23,200 is less than the limit for a 3-member family ($35,200), the children are eligible for hawk-i if all other eligibility factors are met.

How can I find out if my family will have to pay?

Fill out an application or call hawk-i if you think your children may qualify. 

These rates go into effect for any application received on or after March 1, 2008 with an effective start date of April 1, 2008

If your family’s countable yearly income is in the blue, and you do not qualify for Medicaid, you will pay nothing for hawk-i.

Family Size         Income Limit   1   $13,833  $15,600   2   $18,621  $21,000   3   $23,409  $26,400   4   $28,197  $31,800   5   $32,985  $37,200   6   $37,773  $42,600   7   $42,561  $48,000   8   $47,349  $53,400

If your family’s countable yearly income is in the yellow, you will pay $10 each month per child (but no more than $20 per month per family)

Family Size         Income Limit   1   $15,601  $20,800   2   $21,001  $28,000   3   $26,401  $35,200   4   $31,801  $42,400   5   $37,201  $49,600   6   $42,601  $56,800   7   $48,001  $64,000   8   $53,401  $71,200