In many states, children under the age of 18, regardless of their parents ' income and immigration status, are eligible for insurance. For example, the state of Illinois has an All Kids program. Its main goal is to provide free or affordable insurance to all children in the state. This insurance covers the provision of the following services: visits to the pediatrician immunizatio prescription for medicines ophthalmologist services, including the manufacture of glasses dentistry In addition, All Kids also covers the necessary medical equipment, speech and physical therapy. All children who meet the following three criteria can receive All Kids insurance: The child must be a resident of the State of Illinois, and The child must be at least 18 years old, and The child must meet the requirements of the insurance*.