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Delaware Healthy Children Program
undefined Delaware Healthy Children Program?
undefined Delaware Healthy Children Program?
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Delaware and meet all of the following:
- Either 18 years of age and under or a primary care giver with a child(ren) 18 years of age and under, and
- A U.S. Citizen, National, or a Non-Citizen legally admitted into the U.S, and
- Uninsured (and ineligible for Medicaid).
You also may not be a dependent of a state of Delaware employee.
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 | $31,928 |
| 2 | $43,333 |
| 3 | $54,739 |
| 4 | $66,144 |
| 5 | $77,550 |
| 6 | $88,956 |
| 7 | $100,361 |
| 8 | $111,767 |
undefined Delaware Healthy Children Program?
You will need to complete an application and return it to DSS. If DSS cannot verify your information electronically, you may be asked to provide: proof of citizenship and identity, proof of immigration status, social security number for each applicant who has an SSN, proof of all income you receive from the last 30 days or your latest tax return for self-employed applicants.
You may apply online by going to the following website:
Delaware ASSIST
You may ask for assistance with applying or have an application mailed to you by calling the Customer Relations Unit (CRU) at 1-866-843-7212.
If you prefer to apply in person, visit your local office for the Division of Social Services (DSS). A DSS staff member will help you find out more about eligibility for Medicaid, DHCP and other assistance programs. To get help finding a local office, call the CRU at 1-866-843-7212.
Please visit the Delaware Medicaid website for more information about Medical Assistance Programs in Delaware:
You may also call the Customer Relations Unit to ask about Medicaid:
1-866-843-7212
