Who can join Healthy Families
Who may qualify?
- Children up to their 19th birthday; and
- Children in the family without employer-sponsored health insurance in the last three months; and
- Children living in California; and
- Children who are not eligible for or who are not enrolled in no-cost Medi-Cal; and
- Children who meet citizenship or immigration rules; and
- Children in families with incomes within the Healthy Families Guidelines; and
- Children born to mothers enrolled in the Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM) Program, who are not enrolled in the no-cost full scope Medi-Cal Program or employer-sponsored health insurance.
Who can apply?
- Parents, legal guardians, stepparents, foster parents, or caretaker relatives may apply for insurance for a child living in their home. Only the parents’ income will be considered. If you are a legal guardian, step- parent, foster parent, or caretaker relative who lives with a child, your income will not be used to qualify the child for Healthy Families.
- If you are 18 years old, you may apply for your own insurance if you meet the income requirements.
- If you are a minor, you may apply for your children.
- Minors who do not live with parents, legal guardians, stepparents, foster parents, or caretaker relatives may apply for Healthy Families for themselves or their children.
What types of papers do I need to send in as proof of my family's income?
You will need to provide copies of your recent pay stubs, or other sources of income. You will also need proof of residence, ID, and birth certificates for the children you are applying for.
How do I apply for Healthy Families?
Call your CAA to do an over the phone process first: 916-230-0434 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 P.M. on saturday's. Please leave a clear message with your name and phone number so we can return your call. Be sure to specify that you are interested in Healthy families.
or Email: MissPatDC@aol.com
A complete application includes:
- All questions answered.
- Copies of papers showing your income —
- Copies of all other required papers.