NO KIDDING!
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County (ELC) has
been awarded a grant of $7,500 to educate Manatee County
families about high quality, low-cost health and dental
insurance for children available through Florida KidCare.
Children in Manatee County could be among the 179,600 children
statewide eligible for completely free or low-cost health and dental
insurance through Florida KidCare – even if one or both parents
are working. ELC staff have been trained to educate families
about the options available through Florida KidCare both onsite
while providing ELC services, as well as at events and functions
throughout the community.
Approximately 2.4 million children rely on Florida KidCare for the
head-to-toe coverage they need from birth through the end of age
18. Florida KidCare is designed to provide services to children at
each stage of growth and development. Health and dental services
are delivered through quality plans that offer a choice of local
doctors, dentists, specialists, hospitals, pharmacies, and other
health care providers.
Florida KidCare benefits include but are not limited to:
• Doctor Visits
• Check-ups
• Vision & Hearing
• Dental Care
• Hospital Stays
• Surgeries
• Immunizations
• Prescriptions
• Emergencies
• Mental Health Services
Florida KidCare includes free, subsidized, and full-pay options
based on family income and household size. Most families pay
nothing at all for coverage, and many pay as little as $15 or $20 a
month. Families who do not qualify for free or subsidized coverage
may purchase a competitively priced full-pay plan.
Florida KidCare is available to every child. Lawfully residing
immigrant children are eligible without a waiting period. With no
application fee and year-round enrollment, the time to apply is
always now. Simply fill out the application, and Florida KidCare
will match your child with the right option.
Interested families may apply online at www.healthykids.org/apply or call 1-888-540-KIDS (5437) today!
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