West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WV CHIP)
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Program Description
The West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WV CHIP) provides quality health insurance to eligible children and strives to develop a health care system in which all West Virginia children can access health care coverage. WV CHIP is a free or low-cost health plan for children from birth up to age 19. Covered services include preventive care, such as well-child visits and immunizations, prescriptions, hospital visits, dental, vision, and mental health services.
Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of West Virginia, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $30,350 |
2 | $41,150 |
3 | $51,950 |
4 | $62,750 |
5 | $73,550 |
6 | $84,350 |
7 | $95,150 |
8 | $105,950 |
Application Process
Apply online on the inROADS (Information Network for Resident Online Access and Delivery of Services) website. Use inROADS to complete and submit an online health plan application. You can apply for Pregnant Women and Children Medicaid and the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Contact your Local Health Departments by County/Area in West Virginia. An application can be mailed to you at no charge. The application will include a return mail, postage-paid envelope for your convenience. For information on your Local Health Departments go to the West Virginia CHIP page.
The completed application should be mailed to:
West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program
Room B-36
350 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Contact Information
For more information on this program please call 1-(877) 982-2447 or visit the West Virginia Center for Local Health website.
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