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> Florida KidCare (SCHIP)
Program Description:
Florida KidCare offers affordable, low-cost health insurance for the uninsured children of Florida. No interview required, just fill out and mail the easy, one-page application and we will tell you if your child is eligible.
General Program Requirements:
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Florida, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $28,008 if two people live in the household; $35,208 if three people live in the household; $42,408 if four people live in the household; $49,608 if five people live in the household; $56,808 if six people live in the household; $64,008 if seven people live in the household; $71,208 if eight people live in the household; and $78,408 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,200 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.
Your application will be screened for Children's Medicaid. If eligible, you will receive a notice from the Department of Children and Families advising you when Medicaid benefits begin.
Note: Children who are members of federally recognized American Indian or Native Alaskan tribes may be eligible for free coverage. Click here for additional information:
http://www.floridakidcare.org/eligibility.html#ai
Status
Active
Loan Terms:
Not Applicable
Application Process:
You may apply online by going to:
https://www.healthykids.org/apply/index.php?lang=ENG
Or, to download the one-page application and instructions, visit:
http://www.floridakidcare.org/print-application.html
You may also call toll-free to request an application be mailed to you:
1-888-540-5437
TTY users can call toll-free at 877-316-8748.
Program Contact Information:
For more information on Florida's KidCare Family of programs, please visit our website at:
http://www.floridakidcare.org/index.html
Managing Agency:
Florida
http://www.myflorida.com
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