The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Medicaid is a program that helps qualified people pay for medical care. In Florida, the AHCA runs this program. You can call or visit their website to get more information.

To locate a facility or provider go here

Social Security Administration Medicaid website

The network provides emergency poison information. Its 24-hour hotline is staffed by trained healthcare workers. Call or visit the website to learn more.

24 Hour Poison Hotline: 1.800.222.1222 (V/TTY)

Email: poisoncenter@fpicn.org

Lake County Health Department provides health services to the community. Some services are offered for free, or at a sliding scale fee. Some of the services may be provided at any of their locations. Please call or go to the website to learn more.

After Hours: 352.729.1754

Programs Available:

The Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. It helps families with children up to age 3. The children are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Toll Free: 1.877.678.9355

This group has health educators that work with individuals, couples, and groups. It is for people at risk of becoming or are already HIV+. These services are free.

Please call 407.843.1760 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Education Programs Available:

• ARTAS (individuals)
• ConnectHIP (couples)
• VOICES/VOCES (groups)

This agency provides health care in your home. They work with the patient's own doctor to deliver needed care. Care is given by nurses, therapists, social workers and home health aides. Please call 352.753.2206 or go to the website to learn more.

LOCATIONS

This charity has medical and dental clinics. They give free healthcare services for eligible families and people in need. All of them provide adult primary care. Only some have care for children. They can also connect you to low-cost options for other kinds of care. Please call 407.658.1818 or go to the website to learn more and to see if you qualify.

Services Available:

This group offers financial assistance. The help is for medically related needs. It is to fill gaps not covered by insurance. There are eligibility requirements to use the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Can Help With Costs Related to:

• Behavioral health services
• Health insurance premiums, deductibles and coinsurance
• Pediatric treatment costs
• Prescription copays
• Travel costs

Medicare is a health insurance program. It is for people 65 or older. Certain people under the age of 65 may be eligible. They must meet certain eligibility requirements. This program helps with the cost of health care. It does not cover all medical expenses. Or the cost of long-term care. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Go HERE to locate the Social Security office nearest you.