To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Florida and a U.S. Citizen, National, or a Non-Citizen legally admitted into the U.S. You must be uninsured (and ineligible for Medicaid) and meet one of the following:
- 18 years of age and under, or
- Pregnant, or
- A primary care giver with a child(ren) 18 years of age and under.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|
| 1 | $30,120 |
| 2 | $40,880 |
| 3 | $51,640 |
| 4 | $62,400 |
| 5 | $73,160 |
| 6 | $83,920 |
| 7 | $94,680 |
| 8 | $105,440 |
*For households with more than eight people, add $10,760 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.
FAQs
Florida KidCare is the state's children's health insurance program for uninsured children who meet income and eligibility requirements.
How long does Florida KidCare take to approve? ›
How long does it take to process my application? It can take four to six weeks. Coverage begins only on the first of the month after your child's eligibility has been determined and the first month's premium has been paid, if a premium is needed.
What is the primary purpose of CHIP is to provide health coverage to children who? ›
Insurance program that provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to buy private insurance. In some states, CHIP covers pregnant women.
How do Florida Healthy Kids verify income? ›
Other than paystubs the following can also be sent to verify income: Income declaration, W-2, company letter, and employment verification form, 1099, Self-Employment Letter or FSEMP (Florida Self-employment form).
Is Florida KidCare based on gross or net income? ›
Take the gross income (money earned in a 12-month calendar year before any deductions are taken) for each person in your family and add them together.
Does Florida KidCare cover everything? ›
Florida KidCare covers children from birth through age 18 and includes doctor visits, immunizations, dental care, emergency care, hospital stays and much more. Visit www.floridakidcare.org or call 1-888-540-5437 for more information.
Is Florida KidCare the same as Medicaid? ›
Florida KidCare is the umbrella brand for the four government-sponsored health insurance programs – Medicaid, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children's Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan – that together provide a seamless continuum of coverage for Florida children from birth through the end of age 18.
Does Florida KidCare cover dental and vision? ›
Medical, dental and vision services that children need at each stage of their growth and development are available with any of the Florida KidCare programs.
What are considered chips? ›
: a small, thin, crisp, usually salty piece of food typically prepared by frying, baking, or drying. banana chips. especially : potato chip see also corn chip.
What are the two major sources of children's health insurance coverage? ›
Medicaid and CHIP together provide health coverage to low-income children. Both programs are jointly financed by states and the federal government and largely administered by states within broad federal rules. However, programs differ in several key ways, including size and scope, financing, benefits and cost-sharing.
The Clearing House Interbank Payments System (CHIPS) allows large interbank transactions in the U.S. to clear.
What is the maximum income to qualify for free health care in Florida? ›
The income threshold changes every January 1st. As of January 1, 2024, the LTC Medicaid Income Cap in Florida is: $2,829.00 per month.
What is the Medicaid income limit for 2024 in Florida? ›
Maximum Income Level (Per Year 150% FPL)
For instance, the Florida Medicaid income limit for 2024 for a family of 4 is set at $45,000 annually (before taxes). If the income exceeds this amount but is within 133% to 200% of the FPL, children under 19 may still qualify for Florida Healthy Kids with modest premiums.
