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Washington Children's Health Insurance Program (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.

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


To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Washington 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).

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:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
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

*For households with more than eight people, add $16,037 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.


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

1-800-562-3022