Washington Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Managing Agency
Washington
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Program Description
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a non-entitlement program in Washington state. Eligibility is determined using the same rules as Medicaid for children, except with higher income standards. Children who are eligible for Medicaid, or who have any "creditable health coverage", cannot be eligible for CHIP. ("Creditable health coverage" means coverage under a group health plan or other health insurance that provides access to physicians, hospitals, laboratory services, and radiology services).General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Washington, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), and a U.S. national, citizen, or legally present alien.Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.
