Medicaid : Healthease Kids

Since 1994, HealthEase Kids has provided affordable health coverage to children in communities across the state. Our select group of doctors, hospitals and other providers are committed to helping you manage your child’s healthcare. With HealthEase Kids, there’s no cost for extra benefits like over-the-counter vitamins, medicines and health supplies; wellness programs and visits to your primary care physician for your child.

 

Choose more benefits to help your child stay healthy:

 

HealthEase Kids is available in the following counties:

• Duval
• Nassau
• Washington
• Bay
• Martin
• Citrus
• Clay

 

 

What is Healthy Kids and who is eligible?

The Florida Healthy Kids is a public/private partnership that provides affordable, comprehensive health insurance for school-age children ages 5 through 18 in the state of Florida. To be eligible for the Healthy Kids program, children must meet the following criteria:

 

• Between 5 and 19 years of age
• Uninsured; and
• Not eligible for Medicaid or Children’s Medical Services
• Not the dependent of a State employee
• Either a US citizen or a qualified alien
• Applicant child may not have access to employer sponsored insurance; or if have such access, then the cost exceeds 5% of the family’s income;
• Applicant child has not voluntarily lost employer coverage within six months of application;
• Applicant child is not eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Medical Services Network (CMSN) as defined by the Florida KidCare Act (§409.810 – 409.820, Florida Statutes); and,
• Effective January 30, 2005, dependants of full-time state employees are no longer eligible.

 

If you are eligible for Healthy Kids and would like to learn about joining HealthEase Kids, or if you would like to learn more about qualifying for Florida’s Healthy Kids program, please call 1-800-821-5437 (TTY/TDD 1-877-427-9825) to speak with a representative.

 

Member Resources

 

Preferred Drug List

• Preferred Drug List
• Medicaid Cough & Cold Alternative Drug List 
• Request for Prescription Drug Coverage
• Request for Redetermination of Prescription Drug Denial

 

Over the Counter (OTC) Items
 

• Current OTC Benefits Brochure - ENG 
• Current OTC Benefits Brochure - SPA 
• Ordering OTC Items on the Web 
   

Member Handbooks

• Current Member Handbook
• Current Member Handbook - Spanish

 

Provider Directories

• Current Provider Directory for Bay, Leon and Washington Counties
• Current Provider Directory for Citrus and Hernando Counties
• Current Provider Directory for Clay, Duval and Nassau Counties
• Current Provider Directory for Martin County 

 

Seasonal Flu

This year, members 6 months and older should get a flu shot.  This shot protects against the flu.  It can also protect you from the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness two seasons ago. One way to stay safe is to stay informed.  Visit FLU.GOV to keep up-to-date.  HealthEase Kids offers flu shots to its members at no cost. You can get a flu shot for your child at their provider’s office, a participating pharmacy or clinic.  Some participating pharmacies are:

 

• CVS Caremark
• Walgreens
• Rite Aid
• Kroger
• Longs Drugs
• Medicine Shoppe
• Target

 

Please call Customer Service if you need help finding a provider.  The number is on the back of your child’s ID card.  More information can be found at www.webmd.com (This is a public internet site that has information on health care, pharmacy information, and a symptom checklist).
 

Last modified: 01/24/2012