Find out if your child qualifies for KCHIP in Kentucky
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For a household of 3, the KCHIP income limit for a child under 19 in Kentucky is $4,963 a month ($59,558 a year), which is 218% of the federal poverty level.
KCHIP is the name of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Kentucky. 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.
Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP)
Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) is a health insurance program for children up to age 19 whose family income is above the Medicaid income limit.
KCHIP covers everything from checkups to prescriptions, from broken bones to booster shots, eyeglasses, hearing aids, dental care, hospital care, and among others.
What is the maximum income to qualify for KCHIP in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, children under 19 qualify with income up to 218% of poverty or about $4,963 per month for a family of three. KCHIP now covers pregnant women, and women up to 12 months postpartum. 1
| Household Size | 218% Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,899 |
| 2 | $3,931 |
| 3 | $4,963 |
| 4 | $5,995 |
| 5 | $7,027 |
| 6 | $8,059 |
| 7 | $9,091 |
| 8 | $10,122 |
How do I apply for CHIP in Kentucky?
Families may apply for the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) through Kynect, Kentucky’s official health coverage website or in person at a local DCBS office.
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
KCHIP Member Services
(877) 524-4718
Footnotes
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Until now, Kentucky does not provide coverage for pregnant women through KCHIP. However, starting this year, pregnant women will be included in those eligible. ↩
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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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- Ada Hu