Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is a federally and state funded program that provides eligible individuals and families with medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as prescription coverage and emergency care. This program is available to California residents who meet federal income and eligibility guidelines, those who are over 65 and some disabled.
Healthy Families
Healthy Families is the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). This program provides qualified Californians with prescription drug coverage and medical, dental, vision and emergency care. It is available to California residents, ages 18 and under in families with incomes of up to 250% FPL, who meet federal eligibility guidelines, do not have insurance and who do not qualify for no-cost Medi-Cal.
Healthy Kids
Healthy Kids is a locally operated insurance program that provides low-cost, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage for children ages 0-18, who are not eligible for the state sponsored programs (Medi-Cal and Healthy Families) due to eligibility or income status. All children regardless of immigration status may apply for coverage.
CalKids
CaliforniaKids (CalKids) is a nonprofit health insurance program for children who are ineligible for no-cost Medi-Cal or Healthy Families. CalKids provides preventive and primary health care, and dental and vision care, to all eligible children regardless of immigration status. All children regardless of immigration status may apply for coverage. Children ages 2 through 18 are eligible if their family’s income is below 250 percent of the federal poverty level.
Child Health and Disability Prevention
Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) is a federal and state preventive healthcare program that provides free health check-ups for infants, children, teens, and young adults in low-income families. CHDP helps identify and prevent health problems, links children with treatment, education and support services when needed and encourages families to seek preventive healthcare.
California Children’s Services
California Children Services Program (CCS) provides medically necessary care and case management to eligible infants, children, and adolescents under the age of 21 who have certain physical limitations, chronic health conditions, or diseases. Eligible services include hospitalization and in-home nursing care.
Kaiser Permanente Child Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente Child Health Plan provides low-cost comprehensive healthcare coverage to children ages 0-18 who do not qualify for no-cost Medi-Cal or Healthy Families.