When is open enrollment in Iowa for 2027?
In Iowa, you sign up for 2027 coverage at HealthCare.gov, the federal Marketplace.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2026 | 2027 open enrollment starts |
| Dec. 15, 2026 | Last day to pick a plan that starts Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Jan. 15, 2027 | Open enrollment ends |
Plans picked from Dec. 16 to Jan. 15 start Feb. 1, 2027. Coverage Decider checked these dates against HealthCare.gov and CMS on Oct. 15, 2026. 2027 open enrollment dates lists every state’s deadlines.
Who qualifies for Medicaid in Iowa?
Iowa expanded Medicaid. Adults 19 to 64 qualify with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level: $22,025 a year for one person or $45,540 for a family of four, using the 2026 guidelines.
| Group | Income limit, share of the poverty line (KFF, January 2026) |
|---|---|
| Adults 19 to 64 | 138% |
| Children, through Medicaid or CHIP | 307% |
| Pregnancy | 220% |
- After a birth: Iowa’s Medicaid covers 12 months of postpartum care.
- Every state’s limits: Medicaid income limits by state.
- In dollars for your household size: the 2027 federal poverty level chart.
Does Iowa have Medicaid work requirements in 2027?
Yes, starting early. People who apply for the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan on or after Dec. 1, 2026 must meet it, and current members face it at renewals from February 2027, according to Iowa HHS. Iowa adopted none of the optional hardship exceptions, KFF reports.
Medicaid work requirements in 2027 covers who’s exempt and how reporting works.
What will 2027 plans cost in Iowa?
Coverage Decider’s calculator estimates your 2027 tax credit and ranks Iowa’s HealthCare.gov plans by your likely yearly cost. Until CMS posts 2027 prices, it shows what you qualify for and the most you’d pay for a benchmark plan.
Where can you get free help enrolling in Iowa?
Trained assisters and Navigators help Iowa residents apply for free. Find one near you on HealthCare.gov’s local help page.