Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Offer Free Or Low-Cost Health Coverage To Children And Families
If you are eligible for health coverage, but are unable to afford the premiums, California may have a premium assistance program that can help pay for coverage. California uses funds from their Medicaid or CHIP programs to help people who are eligible for employer-sponsored health coverage, but need assistance in paying their health premiums.
If you or your dependents are already enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP and you live in California, you can contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office to find out if premium assistance is available.
If you or your dependents are NOT currently enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and you think you or any of your dependents might be eligible for either of these programs, you can contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office or dial 1-877-KIDS NOW or www.insurekidsnow.gov to find out how to apply. If you qualify, you can ask the State if it has a program that might help you pay the premiums for an employer-sponsored plan.
Once it is determined that you or your dependents are eligible for premium assistance under Medicaid or CHIP, you may elect County-sponsored employee coverage for yourself and your eligible dependents---as long as you and your dependents are eligible, but not already enrolled in a County plan. This is called a “special enrollment” opportunity, and you must request coverage within 60 days of being determined eligible for premium assistance.
You should contact the State for further information on eligibility. Visit the California Deparment of Health Care Services website or call 1-866-298-8443. You can also view the model Employer CHIP Notice at the federal Department of Labor website.
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Offer Free Or Low-Cost Health Coverage To Children And Families
If you are eligible for health coverage, but are unable to afford the premiums, California may have a premium assistance program that can help pay for coverage. California uses funds from their Medicaid or CHIP programs to help people who are eligible for employer-sponsored health coverage, but need assistance in paying their health premiums.
If you or your dependents are already enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP and you live in California, you can contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office to find out if premium assistance is available.
If you or your dependents are NOT currently enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and you think you or any of your dependents might be eligible for either of these programs, you can contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office or dial 1-877-KIDS NOW or www.insurekidsnow.gov to find out how to apply. If you qualify, you can ask the State if it has a program that might help you pay the premiums for an employer-sponsored plan.
Once it is determined that you or your dependents are eligible for premium assistance under Medicaid or CHIP, you may elect County-sponsored employee coverage for yourself and your eligible dependents---as long as you and your dependents are eligible, but not already enrolled in a County plan. This is called a “special enrollment” opportunity, and you must request coverage within 60 days of being determined eligible for premium assistance.
You should contact the State for further information on eligibility. Visit the California Deparment of Health Care Services website or call 1-866-298-8443. You can also view the model Employer CHIP Notice at the federal Department of Labor website.