Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs | Florida Kidcare - MediKids
Eligibility
Children under age 5 who are not eligible for Medicaid or Children's Medical services and have no health insurance.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 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
Payments for subsidized coverage are $15 - $20 per month per family; full-pay options range from $116 - $159 per child, per month, depending on age & selected options.
Service area
Florida
Health insurance program is administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration, is designed for Florida's toddler children from age 1 until the 5th birthday, who are not eligible for Medicaid or Children's Medical Services and has no other forms of 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.