The Healthy Kids Program

     When children and teens have health coverage, they are able to get the health care they need when they need it. That means they are less likely to miss school or end up seeking higher cost care in the emergency room. It also means their families don’t have to choose between paying the rent or paying for needed prescriptions.

     Healthy Kids mean a healthier Oregon. Oregon Healthy Kids is dedicated to making sure every child and teen in the state has access to health insurance their families can afford.

     Healthy Kids provides no-cost, low-cost and full-cost health coverage options for uninsured Oregon children and teens up to 19 years of age. Coverage lasts for one full year and covers all health needs, including doctor visits, dental care, vision, mental or behavioral health services, prescriptions, and more. Children will not be turned away due to pre-existing conditions or be put on a waiting list.

Qualifications

Eligibility is based on:

• Age
• Family income
• Residence

     No family makes too much for Healthy Kids. Even middle-income families may qualify for coverage on a sliding scale. For example, a family of four can earn as much as $67,200 per year and may qualify for the low-cost option.

     To be eligible, a child must be uninsured, under the age of 19, live in Oregon and be a legal resident. Family income will determine whether the child qualifies for the no-cost, low-cost or full-cost option.