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California Healthy Families (SCHIP)
Managing Agency California http://www.ca.gov

Program Description

Healthy Families is low cost insurance for California 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.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of California, under 19 years of age or be a primary care giver with a child(ren) under the age of 19 or be pregnant, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), and a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident.

Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

For an application and instructions, please visit:
http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/Downloads/Applications.aspx

You can ask questions about Healthy Families, have the application form sent to you or apply by phone. You can call Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or on Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The call is free:
1-800-880-5305

Program Contact Information

To learn more about California Healthy Families, please visit: http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/Home/default.aspx
Send questions by e-mail to: HealthyFamilies@maximus.com