Program Summary

Kaiser Permanente Cares for Kids provides low cost health care coverage for uninsured children under the age of 19 who are not eligible to participate in Medi-Cal, Healthy Families or have any other health insurance. This program has limited availability. Call the number below for more information.

Who is eligible?

Uninsured children birth up to age 19 who are not eligible for other public/private programs, such as Medi-Cal or Healthy Families, at least one child in the household is enrolled in any public school, and whose primary income is at or below 300% FPL*.

*View the latest Federal Poverty Guidelines.

What are the benefits?

Comprehensive preventive, primary and specialty health care coverage: medical office visits, vision care, dental services, prescription drugs, mental health services, substance abuse services, health education, hospital services and needed lab tests.

How much does it cost?

Premiums paid every month:

• Premiums paid every month: $8 or $15 per child, per month, for up to three children, depending on your family size and income. Additional children are covered at no extra premium.Co-payments: paid for services received.
• Co-payments: $5 to $10 for some services.

To apply

Call, toll-free, 1-800-255-5053 to receive a mail-in application or request one online. Please visit the website for more information.