Program Description
Ohio Healthy Start (federally known as Children's Health Insurance Program, CHIP) provides, free or low-cost health insurance for families with children. This program is designed to provide increased access to health coverage for children in families with income too high to qualify for Medicaid but too low to afford private coverage.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Ohio, under 19 years of age or be a primary care giver with a child under the age of 19, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), and a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident.
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 | $23,760 |
2 | $32,040 |
3 | $40,320 |
4 | $48,600 |
5 | $56,880 |
6 | $65,160 |
7 | $73,460 |
8 | $81,780 |
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