Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs | Florida Kidcare - Children's Medical Services Health Plan
Resource Name:Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs | Florida Kidcare - Children's Medical Services Health Plan
Eligibility
Children Age 5 to Under 19 Years Old With Special Health Care Needs Who Meet Clinical and Income Guidelines
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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
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 $15 or $20 Per Month, Per Family
Service area
Florida
Administered by the Florida Department of Health; provides for children with special health care needs. It is available to children from birth until the 19th or 21st 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.