PeachCare for Kids

What is PeachCare for Kids™?

In 1997, Congress created Title XXI of the Social Security Act to provide health care for the growing number of uninsured children in the United States. This legislation provided states with the opportunity to create programs to increase access to affordable health insurance. In Georgia, this program is PeachCare for Kids™.


PeachCare for Kids™ began covering children in 1999, providing comprehensive health care to children through the age of 18 who do not qualify for Medicaid and live in households with incomes at or below 235% of the federal poverty level. This means a family of three can earn $43,029 a year and a family of four can earn $51,818 a year.

What are the benefits?

PeachCare for Kids™ health benefits include:

* Care from a doctor when your child is sick
* Preventive services such as immunizations and regular check-ups
* Specialist care
* Dental care
* Vision care, including vision screenings and eyeglasses
* Hospitalization
* Emergency room services
* Prescription medications
* Mental health care

How much does it cost?

There is no cost for children under age six. Currently, the cost per month for PeachCare for Kids™ coverage is $10 to $35 for one child and a maximum of $70 for two or more children living in the same household. Once you complete the application, information about paying your premium and the amount will be displayed. If you have any questions, please call us toll-free at 1-877-GA-PEACH. There are no co-payments or deductibles required for benefits covered by PeachCare for Kids™.

Each child will have a choice of a Georgia

Citizenship and Identity Requirements

To be eligible for PeachCare for Kids™ your child(ren) must be a U.S. Citizen, certain qualified legal residents, refugees or asylees.
When proof of Citizenship is required please fax or mail to:
Fax 866-259-3404
PeachCare for Kids™
Post Office Box 2585
Atlanta, GA 30301-2585
Please fax or send in ONE from this list (for each child):
List #1: Documents to Establish Both U.S. Citizenship and Identity:
  • U.S. Passport – The department of State issues passports. A U.S. passport does not have to be currently valid to be accepted as evidence of U.S. Citizenship as long as it was originally issued without limitations. – OR -
  • Certification of Naturalization (N-550 or N-570) – Issued by the Department of Homeland Security for naturalization. – OR -
  • Certificate of Citizenship (N-560 or N-561) – Issued by the Department of Homeland Security to individuals who derive citizenship through a parent.
If you send one of these, no other information will be required.
- OR -
If you do not have one of the documents above,
please fax or send in ONE from each list #2 & list #3 below (for each child):
If not sending from list #1 above, please include one item from both list #2 and from list #3 below to complete Citizenship and Identity verification:
List #2: Other Documents to Establish U.S. Citizenship, if you did not provide a document from list 1 please provide ONE of the following documents:
  • A U.S. public birth record (Birth Certificate) showing birth in: one of the 50 U.S. States, District of Colombia, American Samoa, Swain’s Island, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands of the U.S., Northern Mariana Islands, or Guam. – OR -
  • Certification of Report of Birth (DS-1350) – OR -
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (FS-240) – OR -
  • Certification of Birth Abroad (FS-545) – OR -
  • United States Citizen Identification Card I-197 – OR -
  • American Indian Card (I-872) – OR -
  • Final Adoption Decree – OR -
  • Extract of hospital record on hospital letterhead – OR -
  • Life or Health or other insurance record showing a U.S. place of birth and was created at least 5 years before the initial application date
List #3: Evidence of Identity, if sending from list 2 above please provide ONE of the following:
  • Identification card issued by federal, state, or local government agencies or entities – OR -
  • School record that shows date and place of birth and parent(s) name (under age 16 only) – OR -
  • Daycare or nursery school record showing date and place of birth – OR -
  • A current state driver’s license
Do not send original documents. Put family account number on all documents.
Please make clear copies of both sides of all documents before sending!

Before applying …

  • Have you ever applied for PeachCare for Kids™?
  • Have you ever submitted, online or by mail, an application for PeachCare for Kids™?
  • Have you ever had a child(ren) on PeachCare for Kids™?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions please call 877- GA PEACH (427-3224) between the hours of 7:30am – 7:30pm (Monday – Friday). FILLING OUT A NEW APPLICATION WILL DELAY YOUR PROCESSING.

Changes to an existing account can be made by calling 877-GA PEACH (427-3224) or from this web site under MY ACCOUNT.

The online application should take about 10 minutes to complete. Once you have entered your information you will be asked to print a Signature page and an Income Verification form to complete your application process. Once you complete the forms you will be asked to fax or mail the forms and requested documents to the address provided.

Before you start, you may want to gather the following information to help you complete the application:

  • Information on any current or recent health insurance coverage for the children.
  • Any household income from employment, child support and any other income.

You will have a chance to review all of the information you entered and make any changes or corrections before submitting the application.

If you would prefer not to complete an online application you may download a paper copy.