Does your child have health insurance?

Free or low-cost health insurance for children and teens
Health Check/ NC Health Choice
Good from April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010

Better health for your children. Peace of mind for you.

Your child may qualify for Health Check (Medicaid) or NC Health Choice – free or low-cost health insurance for children and teens under 19 years old (21 in some cases). Even children with one or two working parents earning $44,100 a year or more may qualify. The program also covers children living with grandparents, other family or friends.

Income guidelines

The numbers listed below may be subject to change. Families are encouraged to apply. For the most current income guidelines, please go to www.nchealthystart.org/income.pdf.

Family size

Monthly income before taxes *

2

$2,429

3

$3,052

4

$3,675

5

$4,299

6 or more

add $624 for each additional family member

Your child may also qualify if you earn more but have child care, work-related or child support expenses.

Benefits include:

Children with special health care needs may receive more benefits.

It’s easy to apply!

To apply in person, go to the local department of social services (DSS). To apply by mail, go to www.NCHealthyStart.org and download an application. Mail the completed form and copies of requested documents to your local DSS.

Stay enrolled!

Once your child is covered by this insurance, remember to RE-ENROLL each year to continue benefits.

For information and referrals regarding human services
in government and non-profit agencies,
call the CARE-LINE at 1-800-662-7030.
7 a.m.–11 p.m. including weekends and state holidays

For an application or more information, go to:
www.NCHealthyStart.org