Healthy Families California

Healthy Families

Program Summary

Healthy Families is California’s public health insurance program for children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medi-Cal but don’t make enough to afford private coverage.

 

Who is eligible?

Children are eligible if they meet the following age and income levels:

 

Age Family Income
Birth to 1 year 200% – 250% FPL*
1 to 6 years 133% – 250% FPL
6 to 19 years 100% – 250% FPL

 

Infants born to women enrolled in AIM are eligible for Healthy Families if their family incomes are at or below 300% FPL.

 

*2010 Federal Poverty Guidelines.

 

Other eligibility requirements

 

  • Must be residents of California.
  • Must be U.S. citizens or qualified immigrants. Getting Healthy Families will not affect a family’s immigration status by making them a “public charge.”
  • Without job-based coverage for three months prior to applying for program (certain exceptions apply).

 

How much does it cost?

Monthly family premiums range from $13 to $72 depending on family income and number of child subscribers. Co-payments of $5 to $15 are paid for some non-preventive services, with a $250 annual maximum for each family.

 

To Apply

To apply for Medi-Cal and Healthy Families, call 1-800-880-5305 or click here for an application, to apply by phone, or to find an organization in your  neighborhood that can help you apply.