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Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Healthy Start Initiative

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What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Healthy Start provides community-based services to reduce infant mortality, improve birth outcomes, and address health disparities for pregnant women, infants, and families in communities with the highest rates of infant mortality and pregnancy-related deaths. Services include prenatal care coordination, health education, interconception care, home visiting, breastfeeding support, substance use screening, and referrals to mental health, domestic violence, and social services. The program operates in more than 100 communities across the United States, with a focus on African American, Native American, and other underserved populations.

Help paying for healthcare, prescriptions, coverage, or care services through a public program or approved provider.

Have insurance cards, medical bills, and income documents ready before you call.

Do you qualify?

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Do you reside in or near a Healthy Start-funded community?
Priority for pregnant women, recent mothers within 2 years postpartum, and infants up to 18 months?
Emphasis on women of color and families in communities with elevated infant mortality rates?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1No formal application required — enroll through your local Healthy Start program
2Proof of pregnancy or recent birth
3Proof of residence in or near the program service area may be requested

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local health or benefits office that handles Healthy Start Initiative.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Internal Revenue Service / HealthCare.gov

ACA Premium Tax Credits

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program

Social Security Administration / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Extra Help — Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy

See details for your state

Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Healthy Start Initiative

BenefitHealthcareRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help paying for healthcare, prescriptions, coverage, or care services through a public program or approved provider.

Have insurance cards, medical bills, and income documents ready before you call.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/3 confirmed

Do you reside in or near a Healthy Start-funded community?
Priority for pregnant women, recent mothers within 2 years postpartum, and infants up to 18 months?
Emphasis on women of color and families in communities with elevated infant mortality rates?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1No formal application required — enroll through your local Healthy Start program
2Proof of pregnancy or recent birth
3Proof of residence in or near the program service area may be requested

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local health or benefits office that handles Healthy Start Initiative.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Internal Revenue Service / HealthCare.gov

ACA Premium Tax Credits

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program

Social Security Administration / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Extra Help — Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy