Your Child’s Eligibility, Coverage and Payments

Eligibility   |   Coverage   |   Payment   |   Termination of Coverage   |   Impartial Eligibility Review

Eligibility

Who is Eligible?
Your child must meet the following requirements to be enrolled in CHIP. He or she:

• Must be a resident of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia county in Pennsylvania
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent/resident alien or refugee;
• Must not be covered by any other health insurance plan, self-insured plan or self-funded plan;
• Must not be eligible for or covered by Medicaid offered through the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare;
• Must meet guidelines based on family size and income; and
• Must be under the age of 19.

Proof of Eligibility
You must provide proof of eligibility to the Caring Foundation whenever you are asked to do so. If you refuse to provide proof, your child’s coverage will be terminated.