Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs | Florida Kidcare - Florida Healthy Kids

Provides comprehensive, year-round health insurance for uninsured children age 5 until the 19th birthday in participating counties. This health insurance is for children who are not eligible for Medicaid or Children's Medical Services and do not have health insurance.

Physical Address

Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Voice

888-540-5437

Administration

Application process

Applications are available online at www.floridakidcare.org or by calling the toll-free number at 1-888-540-KIDS (5437).

Fee

Fees vary according to income & whether subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized payments are $15 or $20 per month per family; full-pay options range from $116 - $159 per child, per month, depending on child's age & selected options.

Eligibility

Children Age 5 to Under 19 Years Old Without Insurance or Ineligible for Medicaid Based on Household Size, Income, Citizenship

Languages

Applications Available in English, Spanish, Creole

Service area

Florida

Agency info

Florida Kidcare

Provides four income-based state health insurance programs for Florida children from birth until the 19th birthday. The programs are Medicaid, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Health Plans.