The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 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 CHIP. (“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).