KidsCare – Arizona’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
If the child’s income is too high for AHCCCS Health Insurance, the child may qualify for KidsCare at a low monthly premium.
The applicant may qualify for this program if the applicant:
- Is an Arizona resident
- Is 18 years old or younger
- Is an United States citizen or a qualified immigrant
- Has a Social Security number or applies for one
- To apply for a Social Security number visit the U.S. Social Security Administration
- Make a copy of the form submitted as confirmation of applying for a Social Security Number
- Is under the income limit
- Is not currently covered by other health insurance
- Does not qualify for coverage through a state agency employee
- Is not eligible to receive AHCCCS (Medicaid) coverage
- Is a member of a household that is willing to pay a premium
This chart shows how much money a person can receive each month before taxes (gross monthly income) and other deductions are subtracted.
| May Qualify for AHCCCS (Medicaid, with no monthly premium) |
May Qualify for KidsCare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Size | Monthly Family Income | Annual Family Income | Monthly Family Income | Annual Family Income |
| 1 | $903 | $10,830 | $1,805 | $21,660 |
| 2 | $1,215 | $14,570 | $2,429 | $29,140 |
| 3 | $1,526 | $18,310 | $3,052 | $36,620 |
| 4 | $1,838 | $22,050 | $3,675 | $44,100 |
| 5 | $2,150 | $25,790 | $4,299 | $51,580 |
| 6 | $2,461 | $29,530 | $4,922 | $59,060 |
Income limits change every April 1.
KidsCare will cost no more than $50 a month for one child or no more than $70 a month no matter how many children are in the household. Per federal law, Native Americans enrolled with a federally recognized tribe and certain Alaskan Natives do not have to pay a premium. To get KidsCare at no cost, you must give us proof of tribal enrollment.
| Household Size |
Monthly Income Less Than or Equal to 150% FPL |
Monthly Income Greater Than 150% But Less Than or Equal to 175% |
Monthly Income Greater Than 175% But Less Than or Equal to 200% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.00 - $1354.00 | $1354.01 - $1580.00 | $1580.01 - $1805.00 |
| 2 | $0.00 - $1822.00 | $1822.01 - $2125.00 | $2125.01 - $2429.00 |
| 3 | $0.00 – $2289.00 | $2289.01 – $2671.00 | $2671.01 - $3052.00 |
| 4 | $0.00 - $2757.00 | $2757.01 - $3216.00 | $3216.01 – $3675.00 |
| 5 | $0.00 – $3224.00 | $3224.01 – $3762.00 | $3762.01 - $4299.00 |
| 6 | $0.00 - $3692.00 | $3692.01 - $4307.00 | $4307.01 – $4922.00 |
| Each Additional Member | Add $467.00 | Add $545.00 | Add $623.00 |
| Monthly Premium Amount | One Child $10.00, More Than One Child $15.00 | One Child $40.00, More Than One Child $60.00 | One Child $50.00, More Than One Child $70.00 |
Many community organizations and clinics are willing to help with the AHCCCS application process. Help can include answering your questions about the application, how your household information should be filled in, or what proof is necessary to go along with the application.
Some organizations will help you with paper applications and some will use a web-based application tool called Health-e-Arizona.
Arizona KidsCare Application Help by County [PDF, 154KB]
Please use the Applicants Menu on the left for information about how to apply, covered services, available health plans, and additional resources. For other questions, please contact us.
