A Health Insurance Guide For You And The FamilyQ. How can we provide health insurance for our kids when we just can't afford to pay the premiums? A. Your kids might be eligible for health insurance through a joint federal-state program called the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CHIP is designed to provide coverage for children whose parents, for whatever reason, can't afford health insurance but make too much money to qualify for existing welfare programs. CHIP is funded by matching federal and state funds, and administered by each state separately. Covered benefits and income eligibility requirements vary by state. Several states don't have CHIP plans but might run other insurance programs for qualifying children. For more information about eligibility or availability, call (877) KIDS-NOW or visit Insure Kids Now. |
