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CHIP Plan

All you need to know about CHIP

The Children’s Health Insurance Program, also known as CHIP, provides Pennsylvania children (up to age 19) with free or low-cost health coverage, depending on family size and income. For many families, CHIP is free! Health Partners Plans CHIP covers the full range of CHIP health services in addition to extra benefits to support your child’s wellness.

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What is CHIP?

Providing coverage for your family.

CHIP provides health insurance to uninsured children and teenagers not enrolled in or not eligible for Medicaid. Children may be uninsured for different reasons, including their parents losing a job or not having health insurance options at work. Whatever the reason may be, CHIP can help any family.

Benefits designed to help your child succeed.

CHIP can provide your child with the health and wellness support they need to grow into a healthy adult. In addition to doctor visits and prescriptions, your CHIP coverage may also include nutrition counseling, mental health and substance abuse services, dental and vision. Health Partners Plans CHIP offers extra benefits and programs to promote a healthy lifestyle, including free fitness center memberships.

Find the right CHIP coverage for your child.

Choosing the right health insurance plan for your child is important. Health Partners Plans CHIP offers comprehensive coverage to keep your child healthy. Explore our plan to find benefits and programs that fit your family's needs. If you have questions about Heath Partners Plans CHIP, or how to enroll, call us at 1-888-888-1211 (TTY 1-877-454-8477).

 

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Get Covered. Stay Healthy.

Take control of your family’s health with our CHIP plan.

As a Health Partners Plans CHIP member, your child can access a large, diverse network of providers across the state of Pennsylvania to get the care that they need – with low or no copays for covered services and medications.

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Contact Us

Health Partners Plans CHIP provides coverage with affordable doctor visits, prescription drug coverage and other health and wellness benefits.

Enrollment

Call us at 1-888-888-1211 (TTY 1-877-454-8477)

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Education & Resources

Additional Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. In Pennsylvania, CHIP coverage is available to all uninsured children and teenagers under 19 years of age who are not eligible for Medical Assistance. No family makes too much for CHIP coverage.

For many families, it’s free. Families with incomes above the free CHIP limits will pay low monthly premiums and copays for some services.

Yes. If you are the legal guardian exercising care and control of a child who is uninsured and in need of health benefits, you can apply for CHIP. This can include parents, stepparents, grandparents or foster parents who are legal guardians.