Program
information -
SCHIP
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 On
May 17, 1999, the Governor signed SSB 5416, his request legislation
authorizing the Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) to plan and
put into action a State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Our program
offers health coverage to children up to age 19 who live in households with
income between 200% and 250% of the federal poverty level. SCHIP is a non-entitlement
program in Washington State. Eligibility is determined using the same rules as
Medicaid for children, except with higher income standards. Children who are
eligible for Medicaid, or who have any "creditable health coverage",
cannot be eligible for SCHIP.
("Creditable
health coverage" means coverage under a group health plan or other health
insurance that provides access to physicians, hospitals, laboratory services,
and radiology services.)
The program’s benefits are
the same as the Medicaid program for children. The health plans are the same
as the Medicaid Healthy Options (HO) managed care program. Families share in
the program's costs through monthly premiums.
To learn more about
SCHIP, view
the links to the left.
For more detailed information
about SCHIP, contact
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