CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Program

All uninsured children and teens will have access to heatlh insurance, regardless of family income.No family should think they earn too much to qualify for CHIP. Please follow this link and give us your contact information. We will be happy to follow up with you when the details are final.It's the same great program, now available to more families. To learn more about the CHIP program, click here.

 

What is CHIP?
CHIP stands for the Children's Health Insurance Program. It is the state's nationally recognized program that provides free or low-cost health insurance for children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medical Assistance, but not enough to purchase private health insurance. CHIP is administered by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.

Okay, so what's Cover All Kids?
Cover All Kids is Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell's expansion of the CHIP Progam. With Cover All Kids, all uninsured children in the commonwealth will have access to affordable, comprehensive health-care coverage. It's the same great program, now available to all families. The expanded CHIP program won't start until early 2007, but click here to learn more and sign up to receive more information.

Who offers CHIP insurance coverage?
Certain health insurance companies that are licensed and regulated by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department have contracts with the state to offer CHIP health insurance. To find out who offers CHIP in your county, please click here.

Does CHIP have a waiting list?
No. There is no waiting list to enroll in CHIP.

I have more questions. Can I talk to someone about CHIP?
Couldn’t find the answer you’re looking for? Maybe it’s under another category in our FAQ section. Check it out. If your question is still not answered, send us your question and someone will get back to you shortly. Figuring out insurance questions these days can be complicated, but applying for CHIP is simple. Knowledgeable, courteous counselors are available at 1-800-986-KIDS (TTY/TDD 1-800-451-5886) to assist you. A counselor will also help you sort through the information and can help you apply for CHIP and other social service programs.