Are there any deductions when determining CHIP eligibility?
Yes, there are deductions for work and dependent care that are taken into consideration when determining a household’s gross income. The standard income deduction is $120 per month for each member of the family who is working. Dependent care expenses are deducted from earned income when a family member is working and incurs an expense for child care for an incapacitated adult. The dependent care deduction is limited to actual cost up to a maximum of $175 per month for each child two years of age of older, or incapacitated adult; and/or $200 per month for each child under age two.
