Help is on the way for Florida’s working families! House Bill 121 broadens the Florida KidCare program to provide affordable health and dental insurance for thousands of kids across our state.

To appreciate just how little the state of Florida cares for its children, look no further than the state’s arguments for kicking more kids off KidCare, a low-cost health insurance program.

The Florida Senate unanimously approved a plan to expand eligibility for the KidCare subsidized health insurance program, readying the issue to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

There are health and food assistance programs available in the Sunshine State, like Florida KidCare and ACCESS Florida, so NBC6 is breaking down what you need to know before applying.

New federal rules should make it easier for families who lose Medicaid coverage to cover their children's medical bills through KidCare, a federally subsidized health insurance program.

Florida KidCare is the free or low-cost health insurance option for children in the state, and it is free to apply with year-round enrollment. By NBC6 • Published November 27, 2024 • Updated ...