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Healthy Families has become a household name yet many eligible children are not enrolled. Just in Riverside and San Bernardino County alone it is estimated that over 40,000 children are eligible but not enrolled.

Income qualifications are liberal meaning that a modest income stills may qualify your kids for the state run Healthy Families health plan. Benefits include preventative care, prenatal care, doctor visits, vision and dental care, mental health, prescriptions, hospital stays and emergency visits.

It is easy to apply. The cost to enroll a child ranges from $4 -$15 a month. Don't be concerned about pre-existing conditions as they don't inquire about the child's health. Qualifying depends on your family size, income, and age of the child or children.

A few of the things you will need include a copy of your recent pay stub and or your tax return. To prove residency, a copy of your driver's license, child's student ID card or utility bill is required. Include a copy of the child's birth certificate, passport or proof of U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens need send proof of immigration status.

Patrick Reaume, CFP, RHU is a California small group health insurance broker based in Redlands, California. He can be reached at 909-747-0280 or at www.reaumebenefits.com