SOBRA Medicaid (under 6 years old)
Alabama
SOBRA Medicaid is a health care coverage program that helps pay medical bills. SOBRA Medicaid is for children and teens under age 19 and pregnant women.
Contact Information
Alabama Department of Public Health, Children's Health Insurance Program
201 Monroe Street, Ste. 250
Montgomery, AL 36104
1-(800) 362-1504 (phone)
1-1-888-373-KIDS (vanity_phone)
How to Apply:Select one of the links below to download the application or go to the program site for more information on how to apply. Once you fill out your application, send it to the address on the application. Do NOT send it to PPA.
Eligibility:
To qualify, a person must:
Be under the age of 19 or be pregnant
Be an Alabama resident
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
Sign over any medical insurance or medical support benefits to the State
Provide proof of family's income
Not be covered by or eligible for ALL Kids
Other Information:
Some of the Medicaid benefits include:
Regular check-ups and immunizations
Sick child doctor and nurse visits
Prescriptions
Dental and vision services
Hospital services
Mental health/substance abuse services
Birth control
For SOBRA pregnant women, ONLY pregnancy related services are covered
Some SOBRA Medicaid coverage may begin as early as 3 months before the date of application, if medical services were Medicaid covered services and all eligibility requirements were met.
Cost to the parent:
For SOBRA Medicaid there may be small co-pays, however, there are no co-pays for children under 18 years of age, pregnant women or those receiving birth control (family planning) services.