Children's Health Insurance Program (Arizona)
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Arizona KidsCare
Eligibility Requirements
KidsCare is Arizona's health insurance for Arizona's children under the age of 19. To qualify children must be within the low income guidelines. To be eligible for the KidsCare program, the child must reside in Arizona and be a U.S. Citizen or a qualified eligible immigrant. The immigration status of the child is not dependent on the status of the parents. The child cannot be currently covered by other health insurance and must be a member of a family that meets the income guidelines set forth by KidsCare. Income levels are based on the size of the family and the household income received before any taxes or other deductions. Refer to income guidelines to see if your family qualifies.
Waiting Periods
Contact KidsCare for more information about waiting periods if you are currently insured or have had other medical insurance recently.
Covered Services and Benefits
KidsCare covers the following medically necessary services:
- Doctors office visits
- Specialist care if necessary
- Pregnancy care
- Hospital services
- Prescription and medical supplies
- Lab and X-ray services
- Family planning services, but not abortion or abortion counseling
- Complete physical exams
- Basic dental care
- Eye exams and corrective glasses
- Hearing test and hearing aids
- Emergency and non-emergency medical transportaion
- And more
Health Plan Options
There are at least two plan choices in every county.
Premium Payments, Co-Payments and Coinsurance
Premiums are determined by the income level and the amount of children in the family. Premiums for one child start at $10 per month and can go up to $25 per month. For a family with more than one child premiums will not exceed $35 per month. Co-payments will vary within your county and health plan choice. Generic prescriptions are $0 to $4 and office visits range from $0 to $5.
Program Length, Enrollment and Renewal
Enrollment in Kids Care will renew annually as long as you continue to qualify under the eligibility and income requirements and make the monthly premiums.
Arizona KidsCare Contact Information
920 E. Madison
MD 500
Phoenix, AZ 85034
877-764-5437
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