What is Florida KidCare?

It is health insurance for uninsured children under age 19. Qualifying for Florida KidCare is based on income & family size. Florida KidCare includes the following:

• MediKids: Covers children ages 1-4
• Healthy Kids: Covers children ages 5-18
• Children’s Medical Services Network: Covers children birth – 18 with special health or emotional needs or ongoing medical conditions
• Medicaid for Children: Covers children birth – 18

How much do I pay each month for coverage?

Most families pay $15 or $20 each month or nothing at all. If you need to pay more, Florida KidCare will let you know. You may have small co-payments for some services.

What services are covered?

Florida KidCare is health coverage for children. Services include:

• Doctor Visits
• Check-ups & Shots
• Hospital, Surgery & Emergency Services
• Vision & Hearing
• Mental Health
• Prescriptions
• Dental

For more information, call the Florida KidCare hotline at 1.888.540.5437 or contact Jack Johnson at 904.723.5422 x123 or jjohnson@nefhsc.org.  To apply online, please visit www.floridakidcare.org.