Childrens Health Insurance in FLorida

January is open enrollment month for low-income parents to get their children into KidCare subsidized health insurance For Florida residents.

Despite Gov. Bush and the Legislature taking credit last spring for increasing the number of KidCare slots, current enrollment in the program is at 2003 levels.

With no state money allocated to advertise this opportunity of open enrollment, the program is using community groups to get the word out. A streamlining of enrollment/eligibility requirements to just one proof of income, passed in the December legislative special session, should make it easier for parents enrolling their kids.

Kids will be enrolled on a first-come, first-serve basis until the enrollment cap is reached.