The Alabama Child Caring Program

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama established the Alabama Child Caring Program (ACCP) in 1988 to provide immediate care and ongoing coverage to uninsured children up to age 18 who are ineligible for state programs.  ACCP covers primary and preventive healthcare and a comprehensive range of outpatient services, including:

• Periodic well-child physical examinations
• Physician office visits for illness or injury
• Routine immunizations
• Emergency care
• Hospital outpatient care, including outpatient surgery and diagnostic lab, X-ray and pathology services
• Vision care

Since the first child was enrolled in March 1988, ACCP has provided coverage to more than 69,000 children, helping Alabama to lead the nation with the lowest percentage of medically-uninsured children.  Currently, more than 7,500 children are enrolled in the program, and 2,300 more are on the waiting list.