CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program)

Federal-state partnership providing health coverage for uninsured children in families with incomes too high for Medicaid but who cannot afford private coverage. Administered by CMS/HHS under CFDA 93.767.

CHIP provides comprehensive health coverage for uninsured children whose family income is too high for Medicaid but who cannot afford private coverage, including routine checkups, immunizations, doctor visits, prescriptions, dental and vision care, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, laboratory services, and X-rays. Medicaid.gov says states must cover targeted low-income children up to at least 200% FPL, while current effective upper income eligibility levels for children in Medicaid/CHIP range from 170% to 400% FPL across states. Some states charge premiums or cost sharing, so state-specific thresholds and premiums belong in a local implementation inventory.

Eligibility

• Household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
• U.S. citizenship or qualified immigrant status required
• Applicant age: under 18

Services

CHIP provides comprehensive health coverage for uninsured children whose family income is too high for Medicaid but who cannot afford private coverage, including routine checkups, immunizations, doctor visits, prescriptions, dental and vision care, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, laboratory services, and X-rays. Medicaid.gov says states must cover targeted low-income children up to at least 200% FPL, while current effective upper income eligibility levels for children in Medicaid/CHIP range from 170% to 400% FPL across states. Some states charge premiums or cost sharing, so state-specific thresholds and premiums belong in a local implementation inventory.

How to apply

Use the official program page for application details: official program page.