What is MediKids?
MediKids is a Florida KidCare Program. Administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration, the program offers low-cost health insurance coverage for children ages 1 through 4. See the
MediKids Parent Information brochure
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MediKids Managed Care Enrollment
MediKids recipients receive their health care services through Medicaid’s Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) program. Children must be enrolled in a health plan and pay the monthly premium of $15 or $20 before MediKids coverage can begin.
All MMA plans offer the following health care services:
Physician Services, Including Physician Assistant Services Prescribed Drugs Immunizations Hospital Inpatient Services Hospital Outpatient Services Behavioral Health Services Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Services Emergency Services Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Services Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Services Optical Services and Supplies Dental Services Medical Supplies, Equipment, Prosthesis, And Orthoses Chiropractic Services Nursing Care | Ambulance Speech Therapy Podiatric Services Healthy Start Services (Some Exception) Physical, Occupational, Respiratory, And Speech Therapy Services Hearing Services (Including Hearing Aids) Laboratory and Imaging Services Home Health Agency Services Renal Dialysis Services Hospice Services Respiratory Equipment and Supplies Optometrist Services Rural Health Clinic Services Substance Abuse Treatment Services Transportation to Access Covered Services |
MediKids Managed Care Plan Choices
- Families with children eligible for the MediKids program can call the toll-free MediKids Helpline at 1-877-506-0578 for assistance selecting a health plan.
- Only Medicaid contracted health plans may serve MediKids enrollees.
- State law requires families to choose a health plan and pay a monthly premium before a child’s MediKids coverage begins.
MediKids Dental Benefits Information
Dental Services are covered by your dental plan. Please call the MediKids Helpline (1-877-506-0578) for help choosing a dental provider.
Florida KidCare Dispute Review Process
MediKids families with questions about the Florida KidCare Dispute Review Process can call Florida Healthy Kids at 1-888-540-5437.
Vaccine Billing Instructions, Codes and Fees
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Instructions for Billing Vaccines for CHIP
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Title XXI CHIP HMO Immunization codes
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