The goal of Florida's MomCare program is to improve birth outcomes and reduce infant mortality rates through a simplified application, guidance, education and care coordination services.  MomCare is sponsored by the Florida Department of Health and the Agency for Health Care Administration and is managed locally by the Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County.

MomCare provides women seeking coverage for their pregnancy a simplified application process which includes a one-page application and notification of eligibility within 10 business days.  Once accepted into the program clients will receive guidance selecting a prenatal care provider, assistance scheduling initial prenatal visits, and information about state programs for which they may be eligible.

If you are pregnant, you may qualify for this special health insurance program.  To see if you are eligible, review the income guidelines below.  You can apply for this program if your family meets these guidelines, even if you or other family members are working.

Once you are enrolled, the program will cover medical care and hospitalization during your pregnancy.  It may also cover health care bills you received up to three months before your enrollment.  There is no cost for this coverage.  Your baby may also be eligible for free insurance after he or she is born.

Where Do I Apply?
Applications are available at physician’s offices, the Department of Health, the Department of Children and Families, and other qualifying pregnancy testing centers.  If your health care center needs applications please call the MomCare Hillsborough at (813) 233-2964 or click here for application.

How Do I Apply?
MomCare is available to women who meet the following requirements:

• Have proof of a positive pregnancy test on a physicians or pregnancy centers letterhead that states expected delivery date.
• Have a maximum household income at or below 185% of the poverty level. See Income Chart.
• Be a United States citizen or a legal alien.
• Be a Florida resident.

Filling out the Application

• Fill out applicant information in full. Answer questions 1-10 completely. Do not omit ANY information or skip ANY questions or approval of the application will be delayed or denied.
• Don't forget to have the applicant sign the form!
• Attach the applicant's positive pregnancy test results received from a health professional's office (results must be on letterhead) to the application.
• Affix postage and mail the application or fax to the Department of Children and Families address for the home zip code of the applicant.  See list of DCF Economic Self Sufficiency Services Center addresses and fax numbers.

Additional Considerations:

• Telephone: Please list a phone number and any alternate phone numbers where you can be reached.
• Other Income to Report: Social Security Numbers of the Pregnant Woman, the husband or the father of the baby, when he lives in the home with the pregnant woman; any Social Security or Child Support Income received for the pregnant woman's other children in the home.
• Pregnant Woman Under Age 21: If the pregnant woman resides with her parent(s), list the names of the parent(s.)