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California Healthy Families (SCHIP)

undefined California Healthy Families (SCHIP)?


Healthy Families is low cost insurance for California children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal.

Healthy Families is low cost insurance for California children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal.

undefined California Healthy Families (SCHIP)?


To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of California and a U.S. Citizen, National, or a Non-Citizen legally admitted into the U.S. You must be uninsured (and ineligible for Medicaid) and meet one of the following:

  • 18 years of age and under, or
  • Pregnant, or
  • A primary care giver with a child(ren) 18 years of age and under.

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$36,450
2$49,300
3$62,150
4$75,000
5$87,850
6$100,700
7$113,550
8$126,400

*For households with more than eight people, add $12,850 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined California Healthy Families (SCHIP)?


For an application and instructions, please visit:
California SCHIP Application Information

You can ask questions about Healthy Families, have the application form sent to you or apply by phone. You can call Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or on Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The call is free:
1-800-880-5305


To learn more about California Healthy Families, please visit:
SCHIP Application Instructions

Send questions by e-mail to:
HealthyFamilies@maximus.com