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CHIP Plan
Premiums

Affordable Care For Your Child.

Many kids are covered by Health Partners Plans CHIP for free or a low monthly premium. Kids and teens can get CHIP coverage regardless of family income! The amount you’ll pay for Health Partners Plans CHIP depends on your total household income and the number of people in your household.

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Income Guidelines

To see the average monthly cost per child based on income level, view the CHIP income guidelines chart. If your household income is below the lowest amount listed in this CHIP income chart, your child may be eligible for Medicaid instead of CHIP.

We also offer a comprehensive Medicaid plan with $0 copays for covered services and prescriptions, fitness benefits, transportation rewards and more! Learn more about Health Partners Plans Medicaid here.

After you apply for CHIP, you will receive a letter to let you know if your child is eligible. The letter will include information about your child’s eligibility for free CHIP, low-cost CHIP, or full-cost CHIP. Monthly premium rates are below.

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Health Partners Plans CHIP
Monthly Premium*

Free

Low Cost

Full Cost

$0

$42.21 - $67.54

$187.36

 

*Effective July 2023, CHIP premiums can only be changed with the approval of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.

Frequently Asked Questions

No family earns too much for a child to enroll in CHIP. There is no upper income limit. Your monthly premium will depend on your child’s age, family size, and family income. View the CHIP income guidelines chart to see where your family falls. 

If your household income is below the lowest amount listed in the CHIP income chart, your child may be eligible for Medicaid. To learn more about Medicaid coverage in Pennsylvania, click here.

Health Partners Plans CHIP accepts monthly premium payments such as checks, money orders, credit card or debit card payments. Your child’s premium is billed and due before the coverage month. 

Premiums are regular monthly payments you must make to keep your health care plan active. You must pay your monthly premium even if you don’t need medical services during a specific month. Learn more about monthly premiums for Health Partners Plans CHIP members in the chart above. 

Copays are flat fees you pay for covered services like visiting the doctor or filling a prescription.

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