The Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid System, offers health insurance through KidsCare for eligible children (under age 19) who are not eligible for other AHCCCS health insurance. For those who qualify, there are monthly premiums.
Who is Eligible?
The applicant may qualify for this program if the applicant:
- Is an Arizona resident
- Is under age 19
- Is a United States citizen or a qualified immigrant
- Has a Social Security number or applies for one
- To apply for a Social Security number visit the U.S. Social Security Administration
- Make a copy of the form submitted as confirmation of applying for a Social Security Number
- Is under the income limit
- Is not currently covered by other health insurance
- Does not qualify for coverage through a state agency employee
- Is not eligible to receive AHCCCS (Medicaid) coverage
- Is a member of a household that is willing to pay a premium
If the child’s income is too high for AHCCCS Health Insurance, the child may qualify for KidsCare at a low monthly premium. This chart shows how much money a person can receive each month before taxes (gross monthly income) and other deductions are subtracted.
KidsCare Income Limits Effective 03/01/2024
| May Qualify for AHCCCS (Medicaid, with no monthly premium) |
May Qualify for KidsCare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Size | Monthly Family Income | Annual Family Income | Monthly Family Income | Annual Family Income |
| 1 | $1,670 | $20,040 | $2,824 | $33,888 |
| 2 | $2,266 | $27,192 | $3,833 | $45,996 |
| 3 | $2,862 | $34,344 | $4,842 | $58,104 |
| 4 | $3,458 | $41,496 | $5,850 | $70,200 |
| 5 | $4,055 | $48,660 | $6,859 | $82,308 |
| 6 | $4,651 | $55,812 | $7,868 | $94,416 |
For information on premiums and additional information, please visit the AHCCCS KidsCare page here.