The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage to eligible children, through both Medicaid and separate CHIP programs. CHIP is administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by states and the federal government.

The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides medical coverage for individuals age 18 and younger whose parents earn too much income to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to pay for private coverage. Congress passed CHIP in 1997 during the Clinton administration. 1

If your children need health coverage, they may be eligible for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CHIP provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid. In some states, CHIP covers pregnant women.

The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offers medical care coverage for children in families that that would not be eligible for Medicaid. While the program is federally funded, each state is responsible for managing its own CHIP plan. The parents, grandparents, or guardians of children can apply for CHIP on their child’s behalf.