Learn the ABCs of Routine Back-to-School Checkups with Florida KidCare
Let’s face it: Balancing back-to-school season and healthy habits can be hard for busy parents. But it doesn’t have to be!
By following the ABCs of routine checkups, you can make sure your child’s health and wellness are a top priority going into the new school year.
- Aim to schedule your child’s annual checkup before they head back to school.
- Bring any medical documents for school that must be signed by your child’s pediatrician.
- Check to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations.
- Don’t forget to get a sports physical to ensure that your child can safely participate in extracurricular activities.
- Educate yourself on important developmental milestones to make sure your child is staying on track.
- Find coverage for checkups, vaccinations, mental health services and more through Florida KidCare.
Join the millions of families who count on Florida KidCare for the high-quality health and dental insurance they need from birth until the 19th birthday. Services are delivered through quality plans that offer a choice of local doctors, dentists, specialists, hospitals, pharmacies and other health care providers.
Florida KidCare includes free, subsidized and competitively priced options based on family income and household size. Families who do not qualify for free or subsidized coverage may purchase a competitively priced plan.
With no application fee and year-round enrollment, NOW is the time to apply! Simply fill out the application, and Florida KidCare will match your child with the right option.
Apply online at floridakidcare.org or call 1-888-540-KIDS (5437).
A healthy student is ultimately a better learner – and with such a strong connection between health and academic performance, it’s important to know which health care options are available for your children before they head back to school.
More than half of the children in our state living without health and dental insurance may be eligible for low-cost health and dental insurance – even if one or both parents are working.Florida KidCare includes free, subsidized and competitively priced options based on family income and household size. Families who do not qualify for free or subsidized coverage may purchase a competitively priced plan.
