Healthy Families

California

Healthy Families is low cost insurance for children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal.
Contact Information
Healthy Families/Medi-Cal for Children & Pregnant Women
PO Box 138005
Sacramento, CA 95813-8010
1-(800) 880-5305 (phone)
How to Apply:
Select one of the links below to download the application or go to the program site for more information on how to apply. Once you fill out your application, send it to the address on the application. Do NOT send it to RxResource.
Eligibility:
Healthy Families is for children 18 years old and younger who live in California. Families can qualify if: the family income is within the Federal Income Guidelines, (The guidelines are based on the size of the family and the ages of children in the family), the children do not qualify for no-cost Medi-Cal, they have not been covered by insurance from an employer, for at least three months.(There are some exceptions to this rule), and the children meet citizenship/immigration rules. Parents, legal guardians, stepparents, foster parents or caretaker relatives can apply for children living in their home. Minors can apply for themselves or their children if they meet the requirements. Please see the following link for income requirements: http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/English/about_join_income.html
Other Information:
The Healthy Families Program offers low cost insurance for children and teens up to age 19. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who meet the program rules and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal. Send questions by e-mail to: HealthyFamilies@MAXIMUS.com Be sure to include your name and phone number.