Title: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Who It’s For and How To Enroll | GoHealth
Headings: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Who It’s For and How To Enroll
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Who It’s For and How To Enroll
Free or low-cost health coverage for children
Written by: Aaron Garcia.
Key Takeaways
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What is the CHIP Insurance?
Who is Eligible for CHIP?
What Does CHIP Cover?
What Does Your State’s CHIP Cover?
How Do I Apply for CHIP?
Is There an Enrollment Period?
FAQs
What Personal Information Should I Have In Order to Apply?
Do I need to enroll again each year?
Does CHIP cover prescription drugs?
What's Next?
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Content: Or, apply directly through your state’s Medicaid office. Give your state’s office a call to see your options for applying over the phone, online, and in-person. Is There an Enrollment Period? There is no enrollment deadline to receive coverage. You’re encouraged to apply any time, and most state agencies will help you determine what kinds of coverage you and your family are eligible for. FAQs
What Personal Information Should I Have In Order to Apply? To enroll, you’ll first need to apply for Medicaid. Your state’s Medicaid office will then determine if you’re eligible for CHIP. To apply, you’ll need to provide some basic information: Name
Current address
Phone number
Social Security number
Identification documents (birth certificate, driver’s license, or passport)
It’s also a good idea to write down your family’s current medical information before you start.