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

Medicaid is a medical assistance program. That provides access to health care. It is for eligible individuals and families. In Florida, the AHCA is in charge of the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.

To locate a facility or provider go here

Social Security Administration Medicaid website

Putnam County Health Department provides a range of services to the community. Some services are free, or based on a sliding scale fee. Please call or visit our website for more info.

Services include:

• Birth and Death Certificates
• Chronic Disease Prevention and Education
• Clinic Information
• Counseling
• Dental Services
• Environmental Health Services
• HIV/AIDS Testing
• Immunizations
• Infectious Diseases
• Social Services
• WIC Program
• Women's Health

WIC serves Putnam County residents in three convenient locations:
Palatka
2801 Kennedy Street
Palatka, Florida 32177
386.326.3216
Monday & Tuesday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Crescent City Office
101 Street Prospect Street
Crescent City, Florida 32112
386.698.4191