KidsCare - Arizona's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

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KidsCare II: A new children’s coverage program for a limited number of children

A new children’s coverage program called KidsCare II is available for a limited number of eligible children through January 1, 2014. If your family recently received a letter explaining how this program works, visit the KidsCare II page for more information.

KidsCare Program Changes

The KidsCare Office is unable to approve any new applications. Enrollment in the KidsCare Program has been frozen since January 1, 2010 due to lack of funding for the program, however, you can still apply. DES will review your application first, to determine if your family may be eligible for AHCCCS Health Insurance. If your children are not eligible for AHCCCS Health Insurance, but it appears they may be eligible for KidsCare, and you are willing to pay a premium, DES will send their information to the KidsCare Office to add them to the KidsCare waiting list. The waiting list will be prioritized based on the date of the application. The oldest application date will be on the top of the list. If funding becomes available, the KidsCare Office will contact you.

The KidsCare Office is processing renewals and changes for eligible children. Families with eligible KidsCare children must complete their renewal and make their premiums on time to avoid losing KidsCare coverage.

• Who Can Receive Services
• Income Limits
• Premiums
• Additional Information

Who Can Receive Services

The applicant may qualify for this program if the applicant:

• Is an Arizona resident
• Is 18 years old or younger
• Is an United States citizen or a qualified immigrant
• 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
• Is under the income limit
• Is not currently covered by other health insurance
• Does not qualify for coverage through a state agency employee
• Is not eligible to receive AHCCCS (Medicaid) coverage
• Is a member of a household that is willing to pay a premium

Income Limits

If the child's income is too high for AHCCCS Health Insurance, the child may qualify for KidsCare at a low monthly premium. This chart shows how much money a person can receive each month before taxes (gross monthly income) and other deductions are subtracted.

Income limits change every April 1.

Premiums

KidsCare will cost no more than $50 a month for one child or no more than $70 a month no matter how many children are in the household. Per federal law, Native Americans enrolled with a federally recognized tribe and certain Alaskan Natives do not have to pay a premium. To get KidsCare at no cost, you must give us proof of tribal enrollment.

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.