Office of Catholic Schools and Centers (Diocese of St. Petersburg) at 6363 9th Ave. N., Saint Petersburg, FL 33743 US - Florida KidCare
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Florida KidCare is offering health insurance benefits to children under the age of 19 for less than a trip to the movies. Children have access to preventive care such as regular doctor’s visits, immunizations, dental and vision checkups.
The majority of families enrolled pay nothing at all; others may pay premiums that range from $15 to $159 per month. Children receive coverage under the program’s four components – MediKids, Children’s Medical Services Network, Healthy Kids and Children’s Medicaid.
To date, approximately 1.6 million children are enrolled and the Florida KidCare is open to accept thousands more. Children enrolled in the program receive preventive care such as regular doctor visits, immunizations, dental check-ups and prescriptions.
Families can apply for Florida KidCare online at www.floridakidcare.org or by calling 1-888-540-5437 to receive an application by mail.
