To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Washington and meet all of the following:
Children who are eligible for Medicaid, or who have any "creditable health coverage", cannot be eligible for CHIP. ("Creditable health coverage" means coverage under a group health plan or other health insurance that provides access to physicians, hospitals, laboratory services, and radiology services).
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 | $45,490 |
2 | $61,527 |
3 | $77,564 |
4 | $93,600 |
5 | $109,637 |
6 | $125,674 |
7 | $141,711 |
8 | $157,748 |
Online applications are available for this program at:
Washington State Health Care Page
For more information about CHIP, please visit our website at:
Apple Health (Medicaid) Coverage
Or call:
1-877-543-7669