State Children's Health Insurance
Program (SCHIP)

Qualifying income standards

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Income levels are effective 4/1/08 through 3/31/09. This chart deals with health insurance for children under 19 only. Other programs are available for families and pregnant women.  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 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 $1,735 to $2,167 2 Up to $2,334 $2,335 to $2,917 3 Up to $2,934 $2,935 to $3,667 4 Up to $3,534 $3,535 to $4,417 5 Up to $4,134 $4,135 to $5,167 More Add $600 for each additional family member Add $750 for each additional family member

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

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Modified: Thursday, March 06, 2008.

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