KidsCare is a state-designed program that provides health care coverage to low-income Arizona children under the age of 19 who are not eligible for Medicaid and who have no health insurance.

To be eligible, your child must meet certain financial qualifications.  A child whose family has a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level is eligible for KidsCare.  For a family of three, this works out to an annual income of about $35,200 or a monthly income of about $2,933.   KidsCare is free for families at or below 100% FPL.  Families between 101% and 200% FPL are responsible for premiums, ranging from $10 to $35 per month.

Monthly fees and cost sharing is minimal. Monthly premiums range from $10 to $25 a month for one child or $15 to $35 a month for two or more children.

KidsCare is considered comprehensive coverage.  Services include doctors visits, hospital and emergency services, prescription drugs, vision, hearing and mental health. In addition, KidsCare does not impose pre-existing condition exclusion periods.

For more information, contact KidsCare (602) 417-5437 or (877) 764-5437 or visiting their web site www.kidscare.state.az.us.