Florida KidCare
Florida KidCare is the brand name for the four income-based health insurance programs – Medicaid, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan – that together provide seamless coverage for Florida children from birth until the 19th birthday.
Based on the age of the child, household size, and family income, we automatically match each child with the best fit of the four Florida KidCare programs. It is free to apply and with year-round enrollment, the time to apply is always now. Begin your family’s application by clicking the ‘Apply|Log In’ button to create an account and apply. Florida KidCare will do the rest. It’s that easy!
Free or Low-Cost:
Florida KidCare includes free, subsidized and full-pay options based on family income and household size. Most families pay nothing at all, and many pay as little as just $15 or $20 a month for all children in the household. Families who do not qualify for free or subsidized coverage may purchase a competitively priced full-pay plan.
Medicaid:
The Medicaid program, administered by the Department of Children and Families, is designed for low-income families. It is available to children from birth until the 19th birthday.
MediKids:
The MediKids program, administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration, is designed for toddler-aged children. It is available for Florida children from age 1 until the 5th birthday. MediKids offers both a subsidized CHIP and full-pay option.
Florida Healthy Kids:
The Florida Healthy Kids program, administered by Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, is designed for school-aged children. It is available to children age 5 until the 19th birthday. Florida Healthy Kids offers both a subsidized CHIP and full-pay option.
Children's Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan:
The Children's Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan, administered by the Florida Department of Health, is designed for children with special health care needs. It is available to children from birth until the 19th or 21st birthday. CMS offers both a Medicaid and subsidized CHIP option.
