Children's Health Insurance Program (Florida)
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Florida KidCare
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Florida KidCare Program your child must be without health insurance and under the age of 19. The family income of children wishing to enroll in the KidCare program must fall within the guidelines that are based on family size. You must also be resident of Florida, a U.S. citizen or a qualified non-citizen. Children of state employees, or those residing in a public institution, are not eligible for the KidCare Program.
Waiting Periods
There is a six month waiting period from the termination date of prior group health coverage if that coverage was voluntarily terminated.
Covered Services and Benefits
Florida KidCare provides the following services::
- Office visits
- Well child care
- Hospice care
- Hospital Care
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- Lab work
- Organ transplants
- Speech/hearing therapy
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Hearing screening (Primary Care)
- Emergency services and ambulance service
- Dental Benefits
- And more
Health Plan Options
There is one health plan to choose from and access to health care is provided by eight participating medical groups state wide and 4 dental groups.
Premium Payments, Co-Payments and Coinsurance
There may be a monthly premium depending on your household's size and income. Most families pay $15 or $20 a month. If you need to pay more based on higher income levels you will be contacted by Florida KidCare with your premium amount prior to enrollment. Some covered medical services require a minimal co-payment of $5 or $10.
Program Length, Enrollment and Renewal
Once a year you will receive a letter and a partially filled out application from Florida KidCare. You will be asked to confirm the eligibility requirements are still being met. This renewal information will be sent to you in advance of the annual plan expiration date.
Florida KidCare Contact Information
Florida Health Kids Corporation
P.O. Box 980
Tallahassee, FL 32302
888-540-5437
* Important Notice: The information on this page, and the Children's State Health Insurance Program pages dedicated to each state, are subject to change without notice. We do not guarantee that any of the plan details, eligibility requirements, benefit limits, enrollment periods or premium payment calculations are accurate. Always refer to the Evidence of Coverage and CHIP contracts for the most accurate information. Links to the appropriate source for the most current information is provided throughout these pages. Never assume eligibility for a Children's Health Insurance Program until you have received approval of your application and been given an effective date of coverage.