ALL Kids – Alabama Children's Health Insurance

Healthcare · Alabama · Paid

Low-cost health insurance for children of Alabama fathers in families with incomes above Medicaid limits but below ALL Kids thresholds. Covers doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, vision, and hospital care. Dads can apply online or by phone; required documents include photo ID, proof of income, Social Security cards, and proof of Alabama residency. State office on Dexter Avenue Montgomery open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm for enrollment inquiries.

Contact & Details

Address: 501 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104

Phone: 888-373-5437

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

About Healthcare for Fathers

Healthcare for fathers without insurance is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs — also called community health centers), free clinics, hospital financial assistance programs, and Medicaid. FQHCs exist in every state and charge on a sliding scale; they provide primary care, dental, behavioral health, and prescription services. The HRSA health center locator lists all FQHCs. Free clinics (typically run by volunteer medical professionals) operate in most major cities. Medicaid eligibility expanded to adults without dependent children in states that adopted Medicaid expansion under the ACA — eligibility is generally up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level. For uninsured emergencies, every hospital must stabilize regardless of ability to pay under EMTALA, and all nonprofit hospitals are required to offer financial assistance for qualifying patients. This directory includes FQHCs, free clinics, state Medicaid offices, and state ACA marketplaces.

Healthcare in Alabama

Alabama family law runs through circuit courts in each of its 67 counties, with the Alabama Department of Human Resources handling child support enforcement. Major population centers include Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, and Huntsville. Fathers can access free family court help through the Alabama Access to Justice Commission and Legal Services Alabama.

More Healthcare in Alabama

  • Alabama Medicaid Agency — Free health coverage for eligible low-income Alabama fathers, families, pregnant women, children, and disabled residents. Covers doctor visi
  • Healthcare.gov – Alabama Marketplace — Federal health insurance marketplace where Alabama fathers and families can compare and enroll in ACA plans, with subsidies available based
  • Franklin Primary Health Center – Mobile — Federally qualified health center providing affordable primary, dental, and behavioral care for Mobile-area fathers and families at the MLK
  • Health Services of North Alabama — Community health center serving Huntsville-area fathers and families with affordable primary care at the Governors Drive SW location. Slidin
  • Central Alabama Comprehensive Health — Federally qualified health center serving rural central Alabama fathers and families at the Gulfstream Loop Tuskegee campus. Services includ
  • Alabama Department of Public Health — State health agency providing immunizations, screenings, WIC, communicable disease control, and public health services for Alabama fathers a

Healthcare — Common Questions

I don't have insurance — where do I go for primary care?
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) — every state has them, they charge on sliding-scale based on income, and they cover primary care, dental, mental health, and often pharmacy. Find one at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.
Do I qualify for Medicaid as a single dad?
In Medicaid expansion states, any adult with income up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level qualifies regardless of dependents. In non-expansion states, a custodial parent of a minor may qualify under lower thresholds. Apply at your state's Medicaid agency or through healthcare.gov.
What about an emergency with no insurance?
EMTALA requires every US hospital with an ER to stabilize any emergency regardless of ability to pay. Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance (often free care up to 200% FPL). Never skip a real emergency over cost — ask about charity care when you arrive.
Is there help with prescriptions?
Patient assistance programs from drug manufacturers provide free or low-cost meds for uninsured patients. NeedyMeds and RxAssist list them. GoodRx and SingleCare provide discount pricing for uninsured buyers. FQHCs often include 340B pharmacy discounts on-site.