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CHIP - The Children’s Health Insurance Program

If you cannot afford to buy private health insurance and your family earns too much to qualify for Medicaid, you may be eligible for CHIP, the Children's Health Insurance Program.

Medicaid Eligibility - An Overview of Medicaid Eligibility and Benefits

Medicaid is a joint program of the federal and state governments to provide health coverage to the poor and people with disabilities. Each state has different Medicaid eligibility requirements, but as a general rule, children and pregnant women are given priority.