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West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP)

Find out if your child qualifies for WVCHIP in West Virginia

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For a household of 3, the WVCHIP income limit for a child under 19 in West Virginia is $6,944 a month ($83,326 a year), which is 305% of the federal poverty level.

WVCHIP is the name of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in West Virginia. 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.

West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP)

West Virginia CHIP (WVCHIP) provides health coverage to uninsured children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford private coverage.

The program is divided into different “plans” based on income levels, with higher-income households paying a monthly premium and co-pays for some services.

For example, families with income between 216% and 305% of the FPL may pay a monthly premium of $35 for one child or $71 for two or more children. Children who are members of federally recognized American Indian or Native Alaskan tribes are not required to pay co-payments.

What is the income limit for CHIP in West Virginia?

The income limit for CHIP in West Virginia is set at 305% of the federal poverty level (FPL) or about $6,944 per month for a family of three.

CHIP income limits by household size, West Virginians
Household Size305% Income Limit
1$4,057
2$5,500
3$6,944
4$8,388
5$9,831
6$11,275
7$12,719
8$14,162
A 5% disregard based on the federal poverty level (FPL) for the household size may be applied and is reflected in the amounts shown above. Source: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).

How do I apply for CHIP in WV?

Call the DoHS Customer Service at (877) 716-1212 to have an application mailed to you or apply online through WV PATH for expedited processing.

West Virginia Department of Human Services
Customer Service Center
(877) 716-1212

SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.

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.

Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may change; refer to the cited sources for the most current information.

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