KidCare is a program that offers free or low cost health care coverage. It helps in paying premiums of insurance plans for children through 19 years of age. KidCare Benefits to Employers When children are healthy, employees lose less work time.
More employees can afford to buy dependent coverage under the employer's health insurance plan.
Health benefits for children help attract and keep employees. KidCare Plans Rebate Assist Share Premium Mom and Babies Eligibility Children through age 19 who are Illinois residents, U.S. citizens or qualified legal immigrants, including refugees, and meet income requirements are eligible. Pregnant women who are Illinois residents and meet income requirements are eligible. Benefits Covered by KidCare KidCare covers doctor visits, dental care for children, well-child visits, prenatal care, specialty medical services, hospital care, emergency services and prescription drugs. In addition, children cannot be rejected due to pre-existing conditions, disabilities or chronic illness.