Families have a choice of health care providers and state-contracted HMOs. Younger brothers and sisters of enrolled children are also covered in some parts of the state. Florida Healthy Kids is available in most counties and will soon be statewide. Families that earn more than the maximum income may buy FHK insurance at full price - if their children are otherwise eligible. There is no cost for well-child care.
Coverage is provided through commercially licensed insurers.
Florida Healthy Kids does not enroll children all year. Also, each county can accept a limited number of children. Families should submit a Florida KidCare application right away. If a deadline is past or the program is full and your child is eligible, we will let you know and put your child on the list for the next open enrollment period. It provides medical services, therapies, supplies, or equipment.