Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs | Florida Kidcare - Florida Healthy Kids
Eligibility
Children Age 5 to Under 19 Years Old Without Insurance or Ineligible for Medicaid Based on Household Size, Income, Citizenship
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
888-540-5437
Voice·
Administration
Languages
Applications Available in English, Spanish, Creole
Application process
Applications are available online at www.floridakidcare.org or by calling the toll-free number at 1-888-540-KIDS (5437).
Required documents
Social Security number (SSN) or Pending SSN, Documentation of Earned and Unearned Family Income, Immigration or Lawful Permanent Resident and Identity
Fees
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.
Service area
Florida
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.
Last assured
08/15/2025
Data provided by
211 Brevard
Providing organization
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.