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Healthy Families

Healthy Families is a state program that provides low-cost health insurance for children in families whose income is below 250% FIG. With Healthy Families, a family pays a small amount each month to receive health care for their children.

Who is eligible?

  • Children from birth through 18 who are not eligible for no-cost Medi-Cal. Children may not have employer-sponsored insurance.
  • Children whose family income is too high to qualify for no-cost Medi-Cal but is within Healthy Families’ income limits (up to 250% FIG).
  • Children who have not had any insurance coverage from an employer during the three months before she or he applies to the Healthy Families Program, with some exceptions.
  • Your child stays eligible for a continuous 12 months once it is determined that she or he is eligible, regardless of changes in your family income--as long as premiums are paid.
  • Children whose families qualify for food stamps or the free-and-reduced lunch program are likely to be eligible for Medi-Cal or Healthy Families.

    What benefits are covered?

  • This program offers health, dental, and vision services.
  • The health care benefits are similar to those given to children of CalPers employees.
  • Enrolled children are eligible for all covered services that are medically necessary. Children are not excluded from coverage due to pre-existing conditions.

    How do I apply for my child or get more information?

  • Call the Healthy Families Program: 1-888-747-1222 (this is a free call).
  • Visit the Healthy Families website at www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov. On the website, you also can locate a Certified Application Assistor (CAA) in your area to help you with the application.
  • With the help of a CAA, you can submit an on-line application using Health-e-App. Visit www.dhs.ca.gov/health-e-app to learn more about the benefits when submitting an on-line application.