HealthEase Kids

Your Special Ones Deserve Special Care

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:

• Free primary care doctor office visits
• Free first aid and personal care items (up to $10 each month) delivered to your home
• Prescription medications for $5
• Free well-child care
• Free annual/school physicals
• Free immunizations
• Free 24-hour emergency care
• Free personal health advisor available 24/7

HealthEase Kids is available in the following counties:

Duval         Nassau    Washington
Bay           Martin   
Citrus         Clay

 

Preferred Drug List

Preferred Drug List

 

Member Handbooks

Florida HealthEase Kids Member Handbook

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.

Last modified: 12/06/2007