How Much Does Health Insurance For A Child Cost? 
Health insurance for a child is typically very affordable . Depending on where you live , the premium can range between $ 25 per month -LRB- short-term coverage -RRB- to about $ 150 per month . In most states , it costs less than $ 100 . Generally , applications are approved quickly and after 2014 , no medical questions will be asked . Comprehensive plans will cover office visits and prescriptions and would tend to be the most popular type of coverage . Preventive benefits are provided at 100 % on most plans . As an experienced broker , I shop for all of the best options from top-rated insurers to make certain you receive the combination of best rate and coverage . Premiums are usually paid monthly and a federal tax subsidy could reduce premiums . 