Title: How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP | USAGov
Headings: How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP
Health Insurance
How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid
What help is available through Medicaid?
Am I eligible for Medicaid?
How do I apply for Medicaid?
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Is my child eligible for CHIP?
How do I apply for CHIP benefits?
What else do I need to know about CHIP?
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Content: How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP | USAGov
Health Insurance
Finding Health Insurance
Medicaid and CHIP
Medicare
Paying for Medical Care
How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid is a federal and state health insurance program for people with a low income. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offers health coverage to children. To be eligible, the child's family must have an income that is: Too high to qualify for Medicaid
Too low to afford private coverage
Medicaid and CHIP program names are different in each state. Medicaid
What help is available through Medicaid? Medicaid provides free or low-cost medical benefits to eligible: Adults with a low income
Children
Pregnant women
People who are age 65 or over
People with disabilities
Am I eligible for Medicaid? Check with your state’s Medicaid office to see if you or your family members are eligible for benefits. In general, it depends on at least one or a combination of: Age
Income level
Number of people in your family
If you are pregnant or have a disability
How do I apply for Medicaid?