The Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) offers full health benefits to families with children. Children up to age 19 and pregnant women of any age can qualify for the state program as long as they meet the income guidelines.
Every family is different when it comes to health insurance needs, not to mention, each family's needs change as the kids grow up, get older, and eventually move out. The same family health insurance policy that worked for you five years ago, might not work for your family today.
The CHIP program has evolved over the years and is another option, via the government, for possible health insurance. However, please note that this government program is not a full blown health insurance plan like you could get through private health insurance companies and thus have limitations and coverage caps, etc.
There are currently 9 million uninsured children in the US. Census data shows that 70% of those children live in a home where at least one parent works full-time. The same data indicates that about two thirds of these children would qualify for government-sponsored health insurance if the parents were to apply for it.
On 4th February, 2009, President Obama has signed a new bill into law and makes an additional four millions of children and teenagers under 18 years old in United States to be eligible for receiving health insurance and directly obtaining medical assistance.
MaineCare - Main Health Insurance Program for Children and teens age 18 and under, and pregnant women with gross monthly family income at $3334 for 4.
The Beshear Plan improves the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP), which provides children's health insurance to low and middle-income families who qualify.
LaCHIP offers low cost or no cost health care plans for uninsured Louisiana children up to age 19. Eligibility is based on family size and income.
Kansas State Health Insurance for Children - HealthWave 21 was created for uninsured children, ages 0 - 19, living in households with income levels at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Uhawk-i health care coverage is the Iowa state health insurance for uninsured children of working families. No family pays more than $20 a month. Some families even pay nothing at all.
Uhawk-i health care coverage is the Iowa state health insurance for uninsured children of working families. No family pays more than $20 a month. Some families even pay nothing at all.
Every year nearly one million American women deliver babies without receiving adequate medical attention. Babies born to mothers who received no prenatal care are three times more likely to be born at low birth weight, and five times more likely to die, than those whose mothers received prenatal care.
DC Healthy Families provides FREE health insurance to uninsured children under age 19 and their parents/guardians.
Hawaii Covering Kids helps to identify, enroll, and retain eligible children and youths in health insurance programs. It collaborates with federal, state, and community agencies to conduct outreach activities and help Med-QUEST simplify its processes.
The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is a partnership between the Federal and State Governments that provides health coverage to uninsured children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford private coverage.
Health insurance provided to children through these programs is free or low-cost. The costs are different depending on the state and your family's income, but when there are charges they are minimal. Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) or go to the Web site for your State's Program to get the details.
Dental services for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) shall include coverage necessary to prevent disease and promote oral health, restore oral structures to health and function, and treat emergency conditions for all children up to age 19 who are eligible for CHIP in a particular State.
Benefits of the ALL Kids Program: 12 months continuous coverage, regular check-ups and school physicals, sick-child doctor visits and emergency care, immunizations, mental health/substance abuse services, and more.
The Delaware Healthy Children Program is a low cost health insurance program for Delaware's uninsured children. The Delaware Healthy Children Program features the same high-quality coverage you'd get with some of the best private insurance plans.
If your children are currently on Medicaid, they already have comprehensive health insurance. If you are having trouble seeing a doctor or getting a needed service, please contact your caseworker or your State Medicaid program.