Can the information that I give when applying for CHIP or Childrens Medicaid be shared with other agencies that are not directly involved with the eligibility process?
No. The benefit-granting agency cannot share any information with a federal agency that is not eligible to receive the information. Immigration officials cannot receive any application information, even if they request it. Doing so would violate client confidentiality laws. The only exception to this is if a parent commits fraud or gives false information to get Children’s Medicaid or CHIP. Parents should never provide false information and always provide true and complete information about their household income and assets to get any public benefits. Persons who commit fraud CAN be reported to immigration officials.
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