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Massachusetts MassHealth (CHIP)

CHIP provides low-cost comprehensive health coverage to children, and sometimes pregnant women, for families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid.

1-800-841-2900

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undefined Massachusetts MassHealth (CHIP)?

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage to nearly eight million children and families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but can't afford private coverage.

In some states, CHIP covers parents and pregnant women. Each state offers CHIP coverage, and works closely with its state Medicaid program. Please note: These programs may be called by different names in your state.

Some benefits covered through CHIP, include:

Routine check-ups
Immunizations
Doctor visits
Prescriptions
Dental and vision care
Inpatient and outpatient hospital care
Laboratory and X-ray services
Emergency services

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage to nearly eight million children and families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but can't afford private coverage.

Some benefits covered through CHIP, include:

Routine check-ups
Immunizations
Doctor visits
Prescriptions
Dental and vision care
Inpatient and outpatient hospital care
Laboratory and X-ray services
Emergency services

undefined Massachusetts MassHealth (CHIP)?

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Massachusetts and meet all of the following:

18 years of age and under, and
A U.S. Citizen, National, or a Non-Citizen legally admitted into the U.S, and
Ineligible for Medicaid.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*	Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1	$45,180
2	$61,320
3	$77,460
4	$93,600
5	$109,740
6	$125,880
7	$142,020
8	$158,160

*For households with more than eight people, add $16,140 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined Massachusetts MassHealth (CHIP)?

To receive MassHealth, you may apply online on the Massachusetts Health Connector page or you may, download an Application for Health Coverage and Help Paying Costs from Mass.gov.

You may also call MassHealth Customer Service to apply by phone or to request an application:
1-800-841-2900

Apply for MassHealth

For more information, visit InsureKidsNow.gov.

TTY available toll-free at:
1-800-497-4648

1-800-841-2900

CHIP provides low-cost comprehensive health coverage to children, and sometimes pregnant women, for families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid.

1-800-841-2900

Apply for MassHealth

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services