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Who can get Medicaid under SOBRA?

• Pregnant women
  • If their incomes are at or below 133% of the Federal Poverty Level.
• Children under age 6
  • If their family's income is at or below 133% of the Federal Poverty Level.
• Children between the ages of 6 and 19
  • If their family's income is at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level.

If my income is too high for Medicaid, can my child get low-cost health insurance?

• Yes. Your child can get health insurance under the ALLKids Program if your income is less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
• If your household income falls between 150% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level, you can buy your children health insurance under the ALLKids Program for a small fee.
  • Your annual premium could be as low as $50 or as high as $100. It depends on your income and how many children you have.
  • You may also have a co-pay. The highest co-pay is $15.00 for emergency rooms. There are no co-pays for check-ups and other preventative services.
• In September 2003 and again several months later, the Health Department put a freeze on the ALLKids program. Right now, there is no freeze. If you apply now, your children should be able to get on right away.

Where do I apply for this free or low-cost health insurance?

• You can apply online at www.insurealabama.org
• You can apply at your County Health Department.
• SOBRA case workers are at some hospitals, some federally qualified health care centers, and the regional Medicaid Offices also take applications for Medicaid.
• Medicaid has Customer Service Centers in Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery for individuals to apply online.