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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.

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).

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

Description

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.

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.