KidCare is a state program that offers health care coverage to children and pregnant women and help in paying premiums of employer or private health insurance plans. Children through the age of 18 who are Illinois residents, are U.S. citizens or qualified legal immigrants, and meet income requirements are eligible. Pregnant women of any age who are Illinois residents and meet the income requirements are eligible. To apply for KidCare, call toll-free 1-866-468-7543 or call our health department – in Franklin County, (618) 439-0951 or in Williamson County, (618) 993-8111. For more information about KidCare visit http://www.allkidscovered.com/.