CHIP – For Uninsured Children
If your income is too high for Medicaid, your child may still qualify for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It covers medical and dental care for uninsured children and teens up to age 19.
Medicaid is a federal and state health insurance program for people with a low income.
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offers health coverage to children. To be eligible, the child’s family must have an income that is:
- Too high to qualify for Medicaid
- Too low to afford private coverage
Like Medicaid and CHIP, the Basic Health Program offers affordable, continuous coverage. It’s an optional program that your state may offer. It’s available to people with incomes that shift above and below Medicaid or CHIP levels.
To find information about your state’s Medicaid and CHIP programs, call 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669). When you call, you’ll be connected to someone in your state who can help you learn whether your children may qualify and help you enroll them.
To Learn About The Chip Program In Your State
