Each state has the option to cover its CHIP population within its Medicaid program, design and structure a separate CHIP program, or establish a combination program using both options.
Currently, 11 states including District of Columbia operate CHIP through their Medicaid program; 2 states — Connecticut and Washington, operate a separate CHIP program; and 38 states use a combination approach.
CHIP Eligibility #
Listed below are the CHIP eligibility levels as a percentage of federal poverty level (FPL) and income limit in each state, including District of Columbia — as of June 2023
| STATE | Program | Eligibility | Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | ALL Kids | 317% | $78,810 |
| Alaska | Denali Kidcare | 208% | $64,630 |
| Arizona | KidsCare | 205% | $50,960 |
| Arkansas | ARKids First! | 216% | $53,700 |
| California | Medi-Cal | 266% | $66,130 |
| Colorado | Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) | 265% | $65,880 |
| Connecticut | HUSKY (Part B) | 323% | $80,300 |
| Delaware | Healthly Children | 217% | $53,950 |
| District of Columbia | DC Healthy Families | 324% | $80,550 |
| Florida | Florida KidCare | 215% | $53,450 |
| Georgia | PeachCare for Kids | 252% | $62,650 |
| Hawaii | Med-QUEST | 313% | $89,490 |
| Idaho | Idaho Health Plan | 190% | $47,230 |
| Illinois | ALL Kids | 318% | $79,050 |
| Indiana | Hoosier Healthwise | 255% | $63,390 |
| Iowa | Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawk-I) | 380% | $94,470 |
| Kansas | KanCare | 255% | $63,390 |
| Kentucky | Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) | 218% | $54,190 |
| Louisiana | LaCHIP | 255% | $63,390 |
| Maine | Cub Care | 213% | $52,950 |
| Maryland | Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) | 322% | $80,050 |
| Massachusetts | MassHealth | 305% | $75,820 |
| Michigan | MIChild | 217% | $53,950 |
| Minnesota | MinnesotaCare | 288% | $71,600 |
| Mississippi | CHIP | 214% | $53,200 |
| Missouri | MO HealthNet for Kids | 305% | $75,820 |
| Montana | Healthy Montana Kids | 266% | $66,130 |
| Nebraska | Kids Connection | 218% | $54,190 |
| Nevada | Nevada Check Up | 205% | $50,960 |
| New Hampshire | NH Medicaid | 323% | $80,300 |
| New Jersey | NJ Family Care | 355% | $88,250 |
| New Mexico | Centennial Care for Children | 305% | $75,820 |
| New York | Child Health Plus (CHPlus) | 405% | $100,680 |
| North Carolina | NC Health Choice for Children (NCHC) | 216% | $53,700 |
| North Dakota 3 | Healthy Steps | 175% | $43,510 |
| Ohio | Healthy Start | 211% | $52,450 |
| Oklahama | SoonerCare | 210% | $52,210 |
| Oregon | Oregon Health Plan | 305% | $75,820 |
| Pennsylvania | CHIP | 319% | $79,300 |
| Rhode Island | RIte Care | 266% | $66,130 |
| South Carolina | Healthy Connections Kids | 213% | $52,950 |
| South Dakota | CHIP | 209% | $51,960 |
| Tennessee | CoverKids | 255% | $63,390 |
| Texas | CHIP | 206% | $51,210 |
| Utah | CHIP | 205% | $50,960 |
| Vermont | Dr. Dynasaur | 317% | $78,810 |
| Virginia | Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) | 205% | $50,960 |
| Washington | Apple Health for Kids | 317% | $78,810 |
| West Virginia | WV CHIP | 305% | $75,820 |
| Wisconsin | BadgerCare Plus | 306% | $76,070 |
| Wyoming | KidCare CHIP | 205% | $50,960 |
- Source: KFF. Medicaid and CHIP Income Eligibility Limits for Children as a Percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
- Eligibility levels reflect MAGI converted income standards that include a five percentage point of the federal poverty level disregard and are subject to change.
- * Income limits are presented as a percentage of poverty level for a family of three.
- There will be no new enrollments of children into the Healthy Families Program. Families with uninsured children are encouraged to apply for coverage for their children through the Medi-Cal.
- North Dakota is one of only two (2) states to set eligibility for SCHIP below 200% FPL.