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

(Valid through March 31, 2010)

Family size

Monthly income*

2

$2,429

3

$3,052

4

$3,675

5

$4,299

6 or more

add $624 for each additional family member

* Income before taxes. 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!

For more information or to get an application, contact your local department of social services or call the NC Family Health Resource Line at 1-800-367-2229.

Stay enrolled!

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

NC Family Health Resource Line - 1-800-367-2229
www.NCHealthyStart.org
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