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State Children's Health Insurance
Program (SCHIP)

Qualifying income standards

Income levels are effective 4/1/08 through 3/31/09. If your monthly family income is close to the amounts on the chart, your kids may qualify for free or low-cost health insurance. Even if your income is above these amounts, we still encourage you to call 1-877-KIDS-NOW or download the Healthy Kids Now! application.
Number of People
in Family
(parents & children)		 Medicaid
Free Health Insurance
(approximate income per month)
SCHIP
Low-cost Health Insurance
(approximate income per month)
1 Up to $1,734 $1,703 to $2,128
2 Up to $2,282 $2,283 to $2,853
3 Up to $2,862 $2,863 to $3,578
4 Up to $3,442 $3,443 to $4,303
5 Up to $4,022 $4,023 to $5,028
More Add $580 for each additional family member Add $725 for each additional family member

Income levels are effective 4/1/07 through 3/31/08. This chart deals with health insurance for children under 19 only. Other programs are available for families and pregnant women.
Call toll-free 1-877-KIDS-NOW to find out more.

Questions about State Children's Health Insurance Program? Ask SCHIP

Modified: Tuesday, March 04, 2008.

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