Children's Health Initiative

The Children's Health Initiative incorporates three major program components:

Every child in Santa Clara County shall have real access to regular health care as a result of being insured.

No uninsured child who is a resident of Santa Clara County, and whose parents have an income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, shall be turned away from receiving health coverage.

Establish an Outreach Plan, which will include education of families on the appropriate use of their benefits and the health care system, and improve enrollment retention.
Through an extensive outreach and enrollment project, workers and volunteers discuss the benefits of health insurance for children with families, evaluate the families' eligibility, and assist the family in enrolling their child/children in the appropriate health insurance program (Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, or Healthy Kids).

The appropriate plan depends upon the child's age, residency status, family size, and income. Moreover, children within the same family may qualify for different programs.