CHIP Eligibility Requirements

Does my child qualify for CHIP?

To qualify for CHIP, your child must:

• Be under 19 years of age;
• Be a United States citizen, a legal alien with permanent status or a refugee as determined by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Services;
• Be a Pennsylvania resident;
• Not be enrolled in a private insurance program; and
• Not be eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance through the Department of Public Welfare.