Learn about the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
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Posted: 7/2/2010
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), originally created in 1997, is a state and federal partnership that provides low-cost health insurance coverage for children in families who earn too much income to qualify for Medicaid but who cannot afford to purchase private health insurance coverage.
CHIP Coverage was Expanded in 2009
On February 4, 2009, President Obama renewed and expanded the CHIP program coverage by signing the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA). This new legislation preserves health coverage for millions of children who already rely on CHIP, and provides resources for states to offer CHIP coverage to millions more uninsured children.
Each state determines the parameters of its individual CHIP program. Every state's program is unique and has individual income eligibility rules and benefits covered. In general, children in families with incomes up to $44,100 per year (for a family of four) are likely to be eligible for coverage.
To Learn More or to Find out if you are Eligible for Assistance, check out the following resources:
Please Note: CHIP is a federal program directed by state-specific guidelines and is not administered by Sequent.
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