Program
information -
SCHIP
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 On
May 17, 1999, the Governor signed SSB 5416, his request
legislation authorizing the Department of Social and Health
Services’ (DSHS) to plan and put into action a State Children’s
Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Our program offers health
coverage to children up to age 19 who live in households with
income between 200% and 250% of the federal poverty level.
SCHIP is a non-entitlement program in Washington State.
Eligibility is determined using the same rules as Medicaid
for children, except with higher income standards. Children
who are eligible for Medicaid, or who have any "creditable
health coverage", cannot be eligible for SCHIP.
("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.)
The program’s benefits are the
same as the Medicaid program for children. The health plans are the same as
the Medicaid Healthy Options (HO) managed care program. Families share in
the program's costs through monthly
premiums.
To learn more about
SCHIP, view the links to the left.
For more
detailed information about SCHIP, contact
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