Free or Reduced Cost Healthcare Options

Due to upcoming changes from HR1 (the big beautiful bill), many individuals will no longer be eligible for Medicaid who were previously eligible. For anyone with specific questions, please use the Polk County Health Department landing page below for more information on what HR1 is, who may be impacted, what you can do to prepare, and where you can go for medical care, services, or medications if you do lose your healthcare coverage.

 Documents from the Iowa Bureau of Refugee Services (HHS)

• Medicaid Changes: Q&A Reference Guide

• Refugee and Newcomer Checklist: Preparing for Changes to Medical Coverage

• Understanding Medicaid Changes and Alternative Health Supports for Refugees and Other ORR-Eligible Newcomers

 Directories from the Iowa Bureau of Refugee Services (HHS)

• Food Pantry Directory by County

• Free Medical Clinics

• Federally Qualified Health Centers

• Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC)

The Bureau of Refugee Services will update the documents as new information about Medicaid becomes available. If you have questions, please email   BRSRefugee@hhs.iowa.gov or call 515-344-3675.