Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs | Florida Kidcare - MediKids
Resource Name: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 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
Payments for subsidized coverage are $15 to $20 per month per family. Full-pay options range from $116 to $159 per child per month, depending on age and selected options.
Service area
Florida
Health insurance program is administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration; provides 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
08/25/2026
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.