Enrolled — Healthy Kids Buy-In

Medical Benefits


Healthy Kids Buy-In medical benefits are provided in partnership with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. Some of the benefits include:

  • Well child visits and immunizations
  • Routine physical exams
  • Emergency Room care
  • Urgent Care services
  • Annual eye exam

For a summarized list of the medical benefits covered by Healthy Kids Buy-In, click here.  The Healthy Kids Buy-In Benefit Handbook includes a complete list of medical benefits covered.

Effective July 1, 2010, the premium for the Healthy Kids Buy-In program is $237 per child per month.  Also, some of the co-payments for the Buy-In benefits increased. Click here for a summary of these changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use my child’s Healthy Kids Buy-In Plan?


Your Benefit Handbook includes information on how to access care and details on:

  • Determining the urgency of care and how to obtain services
  • Making appointments
  • How to obtain vision services

If you have specific questions about how to access your medical benefits, please call Harvard Pilgrim at 1-888-333-4742

How do I access vision care for my child?

Under the Healthy Kids program, your child can go to any contracted Harvard Pilgrim eye provider for a routine vision examination. However, eyeglasses are not a covered benefit on the Healthy Kids Silver or Buy-In programs.

Harvard Pilgrims members who have their eye exam conducted at Sears Optical or Cambridge Eye Doctors, can choose a free pair of eyeglasses from a selection at those optician offices. Harvard Pilgrim members can also qualify for discounts at other eyewear providers.

To find out more about these savings and find a list of participating providers, please visit www.harvardpilgrim.org/healthykids and click the “Member Savings” link or call Harvard Pilgrim Member Services at 1-888-333-4742.

How do I cancel my child’s NH Healthy Kids coverage?

To cancel your account, mail a written request to:

NH Healthy Kids
1 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300
Concord, NH 03301-3556

or call 1-877-464-2447 ext. 235 and leave a message in the cancellation voicemail box. In order to cancel for the next month, we must receive your request by the last day of the current month. For example, if you would like to cancel for August 1st, you must notify us by July 31st.

If my child is enrolled in the Healthy Kids Buy-In program, how do I know if he/she may qualify for a different program?


In order to have your child’s eligibility for the NH Healthy Kids programs reviewed, you must submit a new application. You must call us at 1-877-464-2447 ext. 262 to start this process.

Are the benefits the same as Healthy Kids Silver?


Benefits are the same as the Healthy Kids Silver program; however, some co-payments may be different. Please click here to see the differences in co-payments.

Do I have to do an annual renewal?

You do not have a renewal for the Healthy Kids Buy-In program. If you would you like to have your eligibility reviewed, please call 1-877-464-2447 ext. 262 to start this process.

What are the prescription co-payments for the Healthy Kids Buy-In program?

Harvard Pilgrim offers a three tier precription drug benefit with low, medium and high levels of co-payments. Under the Healthy Kids Buy-In program, for up to a 30-day retail supply, the prescription co-pays are: Tier 1 $10, Tier 2 $30 and Tier 3 $50.

For more information, please visit www.harvardpilgrim.org/healthykids or call Harvard Pilgrim Member Services at 1-888-333-4742.

Dental Benefits


Healthy Kids Buy-In dental benefits are provided in partnership with Northeast Delta Dental. Some of the benefits include:

  • Regular dental check-ups
  • Cleaning and fluoride treatments
  • X-Rays
  • Sealants
  • Fillings
  • Simple extractions

Healthy Kids Buy-In dental services are covered up to a maximum of $600 per calendar year per child. Some limitations apply. Please refer to the Buy-In Dental Plan Summary for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions - Dental Benefits

How do I find a dentist for my child?

For a list of dentists that take Healthy Kids Buy-In, please visit http://www.nedelta.com/ or call Delta Dental at 1-800-537-1715.

What dental services are covered?

The plan will pay 100% of the cost of routine preventive services such as:

  • Checkups
  • X-rays/Cleanings
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Simple extractions
  • Space maintainers
  • Sealants and fillings

Healthy Kids Buy-In dental services are covered up to a maximum of $600 per calendar year per child. Some limitations apply. Please refer to your Dental Plan Summary for details.

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