The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a low-cost health coverage program for children under age 19 whose family income is too high to qualify for Medicaid. There may be a small monthly premium, depending on income, for each child enrolled in CHIP.
Who's Eligible
To qualify, a child must live in Idaho and be:
- Under the age of 19
 - A U.S. citizen or legal resident
 - Within family income guidelines
 - Not have private health insurance