To qualify for hawk-i, a child must:

 

 

Questions & answers about hawk-i:

How will my doctor know my children are on hawk-i?

Your child will get a card from the health plan that covers hawk-i in your county.

What services are covered under hawk-i?

 

 

 

How long can my children get hawk-i?

There is no time limit as long as they are eligible. When your application is approved, your children will be enrolled for 12 months. If your child turns 19 or is no longer eligible for another reason, hawk-i will end before the 12 months are up. REMEMBER: hawk-i coverage must be renewed every year. You will get a renewal form before the 12months are up. Make sure to send the renewal form back to see if hawk-i can continue.

Can my children get hawk-i if I am not a U.S. citizen?

Yes. The child must be a citizen or lawfully admitted resident alien to get hawk-i, but the citizenship status of the parent does not count. Information about families who apply for hawk-i is not given to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

 Applications are available at the Carroll County Public Health Office.

 For income guidelines, applications, or for more information, visit the hawk-i web site at www.hawk-i.org or call hawk-i customer service at 1-800-257-8563 (TDD 1-888-422-2319)