Through Florida KidCare, the state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working.

The Healthy Start JMT Coalition is a KidCare Coalition, which means that we promote and support the activities associated with ensuring children have access to health care through affordable insurance.

How KidCare Covers Children
Florida KidCare includes four different parts. When you apply for the insurance, Florida KidCare will check which part your child may qualify for based on age and family income.

MEDIKIDS
Children ages 1 through 4.

HEALTHY KIDS
Children ages 5 through 18.

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES MANAGED CARE PLAN
Medicaid: Clinically eligible children with special health care needs from birth through 20.
Title XXI Florida KidCare: Clinically eligible children with special health care needs from birth through 18.

MEDICAID
Children birth through 18.
A child who has other health insurance may still qualify for Medicaid.

Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:
•Doctor visits
•Check-ups and shots
•Hospital
•Surgery
•Prescriptions
•Emergencies
•Vision and hearing
•Dental
•Mental health

For more information visit: http://www.floridakidcare.org/