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Free or Low-Cost Health Insurance for Kids

Regular visits to the doctor and dentist are one of the easiest ways to make sure your children are happy and healthy. Children have greater success in school and life if they have a healthy start. Quality health care also means your children have a better quality of life.

This doesn’t mean that we need to start teaching math and biology to our 2-year-olds. But it does mean that activities such as reading, talking and playing – which stimulate your child’s brain – go a long way toward preparing him to succeed in school and in life.

Many parents often think that they can't afford health insurance, but thanks to Healthy Kids, thousands of children ages birth to 5 in Los Angeles County are eligible for free or low-cost health insurance. Doctor visits, immunizations, hospitalization, surgery, prescription drugs, dental care, vision care, eyeglasses and many other services are covered by Healthy Kids.

Quality health coverage through Healthy Kids means your children get the health care they need, and your family's budget is protected when they get sick. Even if you think your income is too high you still might qualify for free or low-cost health insurance. A happy, healthy child makes parenting that much easier.

It's easy to enroll in Healthy Kids. Call 1-888-FIRST5-LA (1-888-347-7855) toll free to enroll your child in Healthy Kids today. Pregnant women can also call to enroll in a free or low-cost health insurance program.

What does Healthy Kids cover?
  • Doctor visits
  • Immunizations
  • Hospitalization and surgery
  • Prescription drugs
  • Dental care
  • Vision care and eyeglasses
  • And much more!
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Who is eligible for Healthy Kids?
  • Any child ages birth to 5 living in Los Angeles County.
How much does it cost?
  • It's free or low-cost.
How do I enroll my child?
  • Call 1-888-FIRST5-LA (1-888-347-7855).
To find out more about Healthy Kids, call 888-FIRST-5-LA (1-888-347-7855).
First 5 LA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the early development of all children in Los Angeles County through a variety of programs addressing preschool, health insurance, safety and parent education.

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