The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts.

Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:

• Check-ups and shots
• Dental
• Doctor visits
• Emergencies
• Hospital
• Mental health
• Prescriptions
• Surgery
• Vision and hearing

They provide medical assistance programs that gives access to health care for low income families and individuals. They also assist aged and disabled people with the costs of nursing facility care and other medical expenses. Call for more information.

NFMC offers preventive dental care services for the whole family. They have a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. Please call or walk in for more information.