Find out if your child qualifies for Healthy Children in Delaware
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For a household of 3, the Healthy Children income limit for a child under 19 in Delaware is $4,940 a month ($59,284 a year), which is 217% of the federal poverty level.
Healthy Children is the name of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Delaware. This is an estimate based on income only. States can apply other rules, such as immigration status, and the Medicaid agency makes the final decision.
Delaware Healthy Children Program
Delaware Healthy Children Program (DHCP) is designed for uninsured children from birth through age 18 whose family income is too high to qualify for Medicaid.
DHCP offers comprehensive health coverage, including prescription drugs, routine checkups, immunizations, dental care, select vision and hearing services, and mental health benefits.
Effective January 1, 2024, monthly premiums are no longer required for the Delaware Healthy Children Program (DHCP). Previously, families paid $10 to $25 per month, depending on income.1
What is the income limit for CHIP in Delaware?
DCHP is available to children ages 0—18 in families with income up to at least 217% of the poverty level. That’s about $4,940 per month for a family of three to qualify.
| Household Size | 217% Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,886 |
| 2 | $3,913 |
| 3 | $4,940 |
| 4 | $5,968 |
| 5 | $6,995 |
| 6 | $8,022 |
| 7 | $9,049 |
| 8 | $10,076 |
Families may apply for DHCP through Delaware ASSIST or call the DHCP Health Benefits Manager at (800) 996-9969 to request a paper application.
Once a child is determined eligible, they are guaranteed 12 months of continuous coverage, regardless of changes in family circumstances, with limited exceptions.
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
Delaware Healthy Children Program
(800) 996-9969
Footnotes
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The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has removed the premium requirement to comply with the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. ↩
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The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.
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