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> Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP)
Program Description:
The Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) provides free or low cost health insurance for Kentucky's children. KCHIP covers everything from checkups to prescriptions, from broken bones to booster shots, eyeglasses, hearing aids, dental care, hospital care and more.
General Program Requirements:
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Kentucky, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,500 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.
Status
Active
Loan Terms:
Not Applicable
Application Process:
To download or request an application, for information on the application process, and phone numbers to call with questions or to call for assistance with the application, please visit this website:
http://kidshealth.ky.gov/en/kchip/apply.htm
Program Contact Information:
For more information, visit:
http://kidshealth.ky.gov/en/kchip/
Managing Agency:
Kentucky
http://www.kentucky.gov
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