Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs | Florida Kidcare - Medicaid for Children
Resource Name:Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs | Florida Kidcare - Medicaid for Children
Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria Include Children Under 19 Years Old, Household Size, Income, Citizenship
Hours
Monday - Friday 07:30 am - 07:30 pm
888-540-5437
Voice
·Administration
Languages
Applications Available in English, Creole, Spanish
Application process
Apply Online at www.floridakidcare.org or Call 1-888-540-KIDS (5437)
Required documents
Identity
Immigration or Lawful Permanent Resident
Proof of Income Eligibility
Proof of U.S. Citizenship
Social Security number or Pending Social Security number
Fees
Covers Services from In-network Providers, Some Services May Require Copay, Copays are $10 or Less
Service area
Florida
The Medicaid program, administered by the Department of Children and Families, is provided for low-income families. It is available to children from birth until the 19th birthday.
Last assured
08/25/2026
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.