1. KidsCare is Back!

2. Governor Ducey signed KidsCare legislation in May, 2016
Applications began July 26, 2016
Coverage began September 1, 2016
Estimated 30,000 kids eligible in Arizona

3. A No Wrong Door Approach: Connect families to free enrollment assistance to see which program(s) they qualify for.

4. Or visit www.CoverAZ.org

5. KidsCare is Affordable
Based on income: families can make $35,000 or more!
$10/month to $70/month max for all children
No copays
If enrolled Tribal member, no premiums

6. Eligibility:
Income is 138% - 200% FPL, but there are allowed deductions for income
Under age 19
Resident of Arizona
US citizen or appropriate non-citizen status – of child not parent
Not incarcerated
Not in an institution for mental disease (IMD)
Many families with current health insurance can skip the waiting period
Many applicants can skip the 90-day waiting period*
Not eligible for the State employees health benefits plan
*there are many cases where this waiting period does not apply – connect families to free assistance.

7. Talking with a Parent
Call out the wide range of benefits that are covered by KidsCare, including check-ups and immunizations , “You can see a doctor when your child is sick.” Dental coverage is particularly compelling for parents. Income eligibility. Some parents think that they earn too much to qualify for assistance even though they may have trouble affording other coverage options.

8. Talking With a School
Teachers and Administrators- a recent study found that kids who gained access to Medicaid and CHIP (AHCCCS and KidsCare) were more likely to finish high school and graduate from college than similar children who didn’t have access1.
In addition, the comprehensive benefits covered by Medicaid and CHIP (AHCCCS and KidsCare) mean that common health issues that cause children to miss school or be inattentive in class, like vision problems and toothaches, can be addressed 1.

9. 1:Inform 2:Connect: 3:Prepare
It’s Time to Let Families Know KIDSCARE is Back!
In 3 Easy Steps!
1:Inform
2:Connect:
Eligibility:
Under 19 years old
Child is US citizen or qualified immigrant
Under Income limit: families can earn $35,000 or more
Parents’ immigration status does not matter
Find Free, Bilingual Help to Apply
3:Prepare
Bring to appointment:
SS Card for child, ID for child, residency (utility bill),
proof of income,
childcare expenses (if any)
Help families make an in persons appointment with a trained bilingual assistor
Zip code
Premiums are as low as $10/month
Never more than $70/month for all children
No co-pays No deductibles
Assistors can also help with AHCCCS or Marketplace applications