What is Healthy Families?

The Healthy Families Program is a state and federally funded health coverage program for children with family incomes above the no cost Medi-Cal income level and still below 250% of the federal income guidelines ($3,578 per month for a family of three). Healthy Families is available to children under the age 19, who are California residents, and either U.S. citizens, nationals, or eligible qualified immigrants.

Healthy Families is a low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance with monthly premiums ranging from $4 per child to a maximum of $45 per family. Families may pay 3 months in advance and receive the fourth month free. There are no co-payments for preventive services (such as immunizations) and only a $5 co-payment for non-preventive services (such as going to the doctor due to illness).

Families can choose from the following five different health plans: Santa Clara Family Health Plan; Blue Cross; Blue Shield; Health Net; and Kaiser. They can also choose from the following three dental plans: Access Dental; Delta Dental; and Denticare. Families will receive vision care through the Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Benefits include:

• Complete medical coverage including preventive check ups
• Specialist care
• Acupuncture and chiropractic care (only offered in some plans)
• Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
• Mental health care
• Alcohol & drug treatment
• Vision care
• Dental care
• Prescription coverage
• A 24-hour nurse advice line
• Health education and many other services
  

For additional information on Healthy Families, please visit the Healthy Families website at www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov .

To obtain more information about enrolling your child(ren), please call
1-888-244-5222.