Child Health Plus is a state-designed program that provides health coverage to low-income children under the age of 19 who are not eligible for Medicaid and who have limited or no health insurance. Child Health Plus is a managed care program which puts emphasis on preventive and primary care.

· The Child Health Plus Program provides health insurance coverage for children under the age of 19, who are residents of New York State, and whose parents have low or moderate incomes.

· No child is denied eligibility based on disability.

· Eligibility is guaranteed for one year unless the child moves from the state, enrolls in Medicaid, or is found to have other insurance coverage.

· The Child Health Plus Program provides comprehensive coverage to enrollees including doctor’s visits, hospital care, prescriptions, some mental health, dental vision and hearing services.

· Coverage is free to families with gross household income below 160% of the federal poverty level, and is available to families with higher income for a small premium.

· For more information on Child Health Plus, contact the New York Department of Health at (800) 698-4543 or visit them on the web at http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/chplus/what_is_chp.htm.