Find out if your child qualifies for Healthy Start in Ohio
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For a household of 3, the Healthy Start income limit for a child under 19 in Ohio is $4,804 a month ($57,645 a year), which is 211% of the federal poverty level.
Healthy Start is the name of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Ohio. 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.
Ohio Healthy Start (CHIP)
Healthy Start (CHIP) provides health care coverage for children from birth through age 18 and pregnant women who earn too much to qualify for traditional Medicaid.
Healthy Start is available to uninsured children from families whose household income is at or below 211% of the federal poverty level (FPL) or 205% for pregnant women.
For most families, coverage is free, and according to the Ohio Department of Medicaid, members younger than 21 are not charged copayments.1
What is the income limit for Ohio Healthy Start?
| Household Size | 211% Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,806 |
| 2 | $3,805 |
| 3 | $4,804 |
| 4 | $5,803 |
| 5 | $6,801 |
| 6 | $7,800 |
| 7 | $8,799 |
| 8 | $9,797 |
As of 2025, Ohio has implemented continuous eligibility for children, ensuring they stay covered regardless of small changes in family income during their eligibility period.
Footnotes
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Medicaid Copays, Ohio Department of Medicaid. ↩
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