Health Insurance for Families with Children

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AHCCCS offers health insurance for families with children who are under 19 years old and who meet income and eligibility requirements. For those who qualify, there are no monthly premiums.

Select one of the following for more information:

• Who Can Receive Services
• Income Limits
• KidsCare
• Program for Those Previously Enrolled in DES Foster Care
• Additional Information

Who Can Receive Services

The applicant may qualify for this program if the applicant:

• Is an Arizona resident
• Is an United States citizen or a qualified immigrant (If the person is not a U.S citizen or qualified immigrant, they may still be eligible for emergency services.)
• 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
• Cooperates with the Division of Child Support Enforcement if needed
• Applies for potential income that may be available, such as unemployment, pensions, and Social Security
• Has family income under the income limits described below

Income Limits

This chart shows how much money a family can receive each month before taxes (gross monthly income) and other deductions are subtracted.

It is important to know that if someone is working, AHCCCS may subtract an amount for work expenses and child care.

A person may be able to qualify even if the person is not the parent of the child, if the person is related to and taking care of the child. For example, if the person is a grandparent who is raising a grandchild, both the grandparent and the child may be eligible.

Income limits change every April 1.

KidsCare

If the family's income is too high for AHCCCS Health Insurance, the children may qualify for KidsCare at a low monthly premium.

KidsCare Information

Program for Those Previously Enrolled in DES Foster Care

If the child is under age 21 and was in Department of Economic Security (DES) Foster Care on the child's 18th birthday, the child may qualify for AHCCCS Health Insurance regardless of how much money the child has.

Additional Information

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.