Who is eligible for CHIP?
Children under the age of 19 who are not eligible for Medicaid are eligible for CHIP if they have limited or no other health insurance. You can enroll your child in CHIP even if your family income is much higher than the income allowed under the Medicaid program. How much will CHIP cost me? There are no co-payments for services or benefits provided under the CHIP program, but you may have to pay a family contribution to enroll in CHIP. This amount varies depending on how much money your family makes. If your gross family income is low, there is no family contribution. The exact income limits change each year, so you should call the New York Department of Health or apply to find out what the new limits are. Who are the doctors I can use under CHIP? Once you enroll, you will get a list of the doctors in your area who you can see if you have CHIP. If you already have a doctor, you can ask her whether she is on the CHIP list. Where do I call for more information about CHIP? You may call on
CHIP: CHIP provides health insurance coverage to uninsured children whose family income is up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level (monthly income of $3,225 for a family of four). Children who already have private health insurance may also be eligible for CHIP paying deductibles, co-payments and other medical services not covered by their private policy. To learn more about South Dakota’s CHIP program, click here for a list of frequently asked questions.
