(childrens-health-insurance-program)Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Eligibility Requirements (HealthCare.gov)#
(childrens-health-insurance-program)(block-1)The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)#
Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR, Green Card holder)
Cuban or Haitian entrant
Compact of Free Association (COFA) migrant
(childrens-health-insurance-program)(block-2)2 ways to apply for CHIP:#
Call 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325).
Fill out an application. If it looks like anyone in your household qualifies for Medicaid or CHIP, we’ll securely send your information to your state agency. They’ll contact you about enrollment. When you submit your Marketplace application, you’ll also find out if you instead qualify for an individual insurance plan with savings based on your income. Create an account or log in to an existing account to get started.
(glossary)(federal-poverty-level)Federal Poverty Level (FPL) - Glossary (HealthCare.gov)#
(glossary)(federal-poverty-level)(block-1)Federal poverty levels#
Family size 2025 income 2026 income Individuals $15,650 $15,960 Family of 2 $ 21,150 $21,640 Family of 3 $ 26,650 $27,320 Family of 4 $ 32,150 $33,000 Family of 5 $ 37,650 $38,680 Family of 6 $ 43,150 $44,360 Family of 7 $ 48,650 $50,040 Family of 8 $ 54,150 $55,720 Family of 9+ Add $5,500 for each extra person Add $5,680 for each extra person
(glossary)(federal-poverty-level)(block-2)How federal poverty level amounts determine eligibility for reduced-cost health coverage#
Income between 100% and 400% federal poverty level: In all states you qualify for the premium tax credit that lowers your monthly premium for a Marketplace plan.
Income below 138% federal poverty level: If your state has expanded Medicaid, you may qualify for Medicaid.
Income below 100% federal poverty level: Y ou probably won’t qualify for savings on a Marketplace plan, but you may qualify for Medicaid.
(glossary)(federal-poverty-level)(block-3)Related content#
Check income levels that qualify for savings.
Get federal poverty levels for previous years from HHS.
Learn how income is counted for health coverage savings.
Find out if you qualify for Medicaid & CHIP coverage.
(glossary)(modified-adjusted-gross-income)Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) - Glossary (HealthCare.gov)#
(glossary)(modified-adjusted-gross-income)(block-1)Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)#
For many people, MAGI is identical or very close to adjusted gross income.
MAGI doesn’t include Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
MAGI doesn't appear as a line on your tax return.
(glossary)(modified-adjusted-gross-income)(block-2)Related content#
How to report your annual household income
Find what’s included in MAGI and how to estimate it