Healthy Families Program - A healthier tomorrow starts today!

Who can join Healthy Families

Who may qualify?

  • Children up to their 19th birthday; and
  • Children who did not have health insurance through someone's job in the last three months; and
  • Children living in California; and
  • Children who are not eligible for or who are not enrolled in no-cost Medi-Cal; and
  • Children who meet citizenship or immigration rules; and
  • Children in families with incomes within the Healthy Families Guidelines; and
  • Children born to mothers enrolled in the Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM) Program. The children can not be enrolled in the no-cost Medi-Cal or have health insurance through someone's job.

Who can apply?

  • Parents, legal guardians, stepparents, foster parents, or caretaker relatives may apply for insurance for a child living in their home. Only the parents’ income will be considered. If you are a legal guardian, stepparent, foster parent, or caretaker relative who lives with a child, your income will not be used to qualify the child for Healthy Families.
  • If you are 18 years old, you may apply for your own insurance.
  • If you are a minor, you may apply for your children.
  • Minors who do not live with parents, legal guardians, stepparents, foster parents, or caretaker relatives may apply for Healthy Families for themselves or their children.

What types of papers do I need to send in as proof of my family's income?

The application form has information on the types of papers required as proof of income.


How do I apply for Healthy Families?

Fill out the application and mail it in the envelope provided. A complete application includes:

  1. All questions answered.
  2. Copies of papers showing your income — see application for examples.
  3. Copies of all other required papers.