Human Services Department
Family Services Division - Florida KidCare
Affordable health insurance for newborns through age 18. It’s now easier! Apply online or call 1.888.540.5437.
Florida KidCare is our state’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19. It is made up of four programs:
- MediKids
- Healthy Kids
- Children’s Medical Services Network
- Children’s Medicaid
When you apply for Florida KidCare, your application will be screened for all four programs to determine which program your child may be eligible for based upon age and family income.
As a community partner, the Family Services Center and Social Services staff are trained to assist you in completing your application and submitting your application and technical assistance in completing the enrollment process.
Benefits of Enrollment
- Doctors Visits
- Prescriptions
- Check-ups
- Vision
- Immunizations
- Hearing
- Hospital
- Dental
- Surgery
- Emergency Care
- Behavioral Health
KidCare Hotline Information
Charlotte County: 941.235.0159
Statewide: 888.540.5437
Applying and Enrolling Information
- You only need to complete one KidCare application to apply for all 4 programs.
- Applications can be submitted through the mail, online or by fax.
- Application process can take 6-8 weeks.
- All applications are sent to Tallahassee. The Family Services Center can not determine eligibility for Florida KidCare.
- If the parent/guardian receives a letter, contact the number provided on the letter for further information. Do not assume there is not any follow-up needed.
- If an application is not completed correctly, sections are left blank, or is not legible – it may prohibit processing or delay enrollment.
- Attach a current W-2 or four weeks of pay check stubs to the application as proof of income. If you are self employed, complete a self-employed income statement.
- If you need one-on-one assistance to complete the application process, please contact our office at 941.235.0159 for an appointment.
