Children’s Medicaid is a federally funded health care program through the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The purpose of the program is to provide health care to uninsured children around the country who are from low income families. While the qualifications and program details vary from state to state, all states have this primary mission in common.
Qualifying for CHIP
By providing coverage to children who lack health insurance, Children’s Medicaid helps low income families pay for medical costs to ensure that their children get the health care they need. To be eligible for CHIP coverage a family must meet the following requirements:
* The prospective child or children must be 18 years old or younger.
* The family must be residents of the state from which they are requesting coverage.
* The uninsured child must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. » Read more: Children’s Medicaid Coverage
