L.A. Care's Healthy Kids

Only L.A. Care Offers Healthy Kids!

Click here for updated instructions on how to complete a Healthy Kids application - English (PDF)

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What is the Healthy Kids program?

Healthy Kids offers low-cost health coverage for children under age 19 to families who don’t qualify for Medi-Cal or Healthy Families, but meet other eligibility and income requirements.

What are the program benefits?

• Doctor visits
• Prescription drugs
• Hospital care
• Shots (immunizations)
• Dental and vision care
• Mental health services
• Emergency room care
• Alcohol/drug abuse services, and more

How much will I pay?

Healthy Kids members pay between $0 and $6 a month for each child, depending on family income.

There is a $5 co-payment for most services. Some services like checkups are free.

How do I apply?

L.A. Care can help you find out which programs you and your children may qualify for. We can even help you with the application.
Call 1-888-4LA-CARE (1-888-452-2273) today!

L.A. Care Health Plan offers the Healthy Kids program through funding from First 5 LA and Children’s Health Initiative of Greater Los Angeles.

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