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Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

9.6 Million Children Enrolled *

* 2018 Statistical Enrollment Report

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP):

Provides health coverage to eligible children through both Medicaid and separate CHIP programs
Children eligible for CHIP are in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but too low to afford private coverage.
Is managed by states according to federal requirements
Is funded by states and the federal government

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Connecting Kids to Coverage Grants

Enrollment Data

Policy and Program Topics

Benefits
Eligibility Standards
Cost Sharing
Financing
CHIP State Program Information
Reports and Evaluations
CHIP Managed Care
CHIP Quality & Performance

National Program Information
Guidance & Regulations
Outreach Tools
Enrollment Strategies
Access to Care
Quality of Care
Data & Systems
Program Integrity
Children’s Coverage Technical Advisory Group (CCTAG)