Dear Parent/Guardian,
I
want to give you some information that I have regarding a state funded health
insurance program, KidCare. This program
provides coverage to children and pregnant women and helps in paying premiums
of employer-sponsored or private insurance plans.
To
be eligible a child must be an
Income
requirements vary by KidCare Plan and are based on family size. KidCare services are available at no cost or
at low cost depending on your income. There are several levels of coverage based on
the family income.
Services
for kids include doctor and nursing care, immunizations and preventive care,
hospital and clinic care, laboratory tests and x-rays, prescription drugs,
medical equipment and supplies, medical transportation, dental care, eye care,
psychiatric care, podiatry, chiropractic care, physical therapy mental health
and substance abuse services. Pregnant
women receive pre-natal care and other medical services.
Families
who have employer-sponsored or private insurance can receive help from KidCare
to pay their insurance premiums if their family income falls between certain
monthly income standards. KidCare
participants enrolled in employer or private plans receive the services
provided by those plans.
To
find out more information you can call me at 747-3117, ext. 2111 or KidCare at
1-866-468-7543 (TTY:
1-877-204-1012). Thank You for your time and have a good day.
Shirley Leibold
School Nurse