Child Health Plan Plus (CHIP+)
- The Child Health Plan Plus Program (CHP+) offers free or low-cost health insurance for low-income children who are not eligible for Medicaid. Children ages 18 and under with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible to enroll if, during the past 3 months, they have not been covered by an employer health plan in which the employer paid at least 50% of the premium.
- CHP+ covers hospital and physician care, prescription drugs, mental health care, and other services. Depending on where you live, services are provided either by an HMO or by a fee-for-service network.
- Most families will not have to pay an annual enrollment fee or co-payments for each doctor visit. Generally, for those who do have to pay fees, it costs $25 to enroll one child for a year and $35 to enroll two or more children for a year. Co-payments are generally $1-$5 per visit for routine medical care.
- When you sign your child up for CHP+, he or she will be enrolled for one year, even if your income changes.
- For more information, contact the CHP+ Program at (800) 359-1991 or visit http://www.cchp.org/.
