Health Insurance for Children
AHCCCS offers health insurance for eligible children (under 19 years old). For those who qualify, there are no monthly premiums.
Who Can Receive Services
The applicant may qualify for this program if the applicant:
- Is an Arizona resident
- Is a United States citizen or a qualified immigrant (If the child is not a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant, the child may still be eligible for emergency services.)
- 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.
Income Limits
This chart shows how much money a person can receive each month before taxes (gross monthly income) and other deductions are subtracted.
| Monthly Income Limit (Under age 1) | |
|---|---|
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income Limit Effective 02/01/2024 |
| 1 | $1,845 |
| 2 | $2,504 |
| 3 | $3,163 |
| 4 | $3,822 |
| 5 | $4,482 |
| Each additional person $660* | |
| Monthly Income Limit (Age 1 through 5) | |
|---|---|
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income Limit Effective 02/01/2024 |
| 1 | $1,770 |
| 2 | $2,402 |
| 3 | $3,034 |
| 4 | $3,666 |
| 5 | $4,299 |
| Each additional person $633* | |
| Monthly Income Limit (Age 6 through 18) | |
|---|---|
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income Limit Effective 02/01/2024 |
| 1 | $1,670 |
| 2 | $2,266 |
| 3 | $2,862 |
| 4 | $3,458 |
| 5 | $4,055 |
| Each additional person $597* | |
KidsCare
If the child's income is too high for AHCCCS Health Insurance, the child may qualify for KidsCare at a low monthly premium.
If the child is under age 26 and was in foster care in the custody of the Department of Child Safety (DCS) or an Arizona Tribe on the day the person turned age 18, the child may qualify for AHCCCS Health Insurance regardless of how much money the child has.
Additional Information
Please use the menu on the left for information about How to Apply, programs, covered services, available health plans, and additional resources. For other questions, please contact us.
