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New Hampshire Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)


The New Hampshire Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. This program is administered as part of New Hampshire Medicaid.

The New Hampshire Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. This program is administered as part of New Hampshire Medicaid.


To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Hampshire 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
  • A refugee, in the U.S. for at least five years and,
  • Uninsured (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$60,240
2$81,760
3$103,280
4$124,800
5$146,320
6$167,840
7$189,360
8$210,880

*For households with more than eight people, add $21,520 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.


To apply for CHIP coverage, complete the New Hampshire Medicaid application on the NH Easy online portal.


To learn more about CHIP coverage under New Hampshire Medicaid, please visit the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services website. 

1-800-852-3345x4344