Georgia PeachCare for Kids

Program Description
In 1997, Congress created Title XXI of the Social Security Act to provide health care for the growing number of uninsured children in the United States. This legislation provided states with the opportunity to create programs to increase access to affordable health insurance. In Georgia, this program is PeachCare for Kids. PeachCare for Kids began covering children in 1999, providing comprehensive health care to children through the age of 18 who do not qualify for Medicaid and live in households with incomes at or below 235% of the Federal poverty level. PeachCare for Kids health benefits include: care from a doctor when your child is sick; preventive services such as immunizations and regular check-ups; specialist care; dental care; vision care, including vision screenings and eyeglasses; hospitalization; emergency room services; prescription medications; and mental health care. Each child in the program has a Georgia Better Health Care primary care provider who coordinates the child's care. There is no cost to families for children under age 5. Starting at age 6, premiums are $10.00 per child. For two or more children, your premium will be either $15 or $20, depending on your household income. Once you complete the application, information about paying your premium and the amount will be provided to you. In addition to being a Georgia resident, children must be US citizens or a qualified alien in order to receive benefits under the PeachCare for Kids program. Legal immigrants who arrived in the US on or after August 22, 1996 must have lived in the US for five years to be eligible. Some exceptions to the citizenship requirements do exist so work with the PeachCare for Kids program staff to determine whether you or your children are eligible.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Georgia, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US citizen or qualified legal resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $21,104 if one person lives in the household; $28,483 if two people live in the household; $35,862 if three people live in the household; $43,241 if four people live in the household; $50,620 if five people live in the household; $57,999 if six people live in the household; $65,378 if seven people live in the household; $72,757 if eight people live in the household; $80,136 if nine people live in the household; $87,515 if 10 people live in the household; $94,894 if 11 people live in the household; $102,273 if 12 people live in the household; and $109,652 if more than 12 people live in the household.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

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