• Fact Sheet

Back-to-school season is an opportunity to make sure kids have the health coverage they need to be ready to learn. There’s a lot to do to get kids ready for school. Start crossing off your back-to-school list with free or low-cost health insurance today! With MEDICAID or CHIP, they’re covered for yearly physicals, immunizations, mental health services, dental check-ups, and more.

Over the past year, much has happened in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that has changed how families apply for or renew public health insurance for their children. The three fact sheets in this series show enrollment by Congressional, state House, and state Senate districts.

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The 2022 State of Children’s Health Report shows the factors that contribute to a child’s likelihood of being uninsured include family income, race and ethnicity, geography, and age. It uses the most recent Census data and examines the role of public health insurance programs as comprehensive coverage options and how Medicaid continues to provide a safety net of coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

During the past three years, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) have been a lifeline for families by providing continuous health insurance coverage throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. With more than 1.4 million Pennsylvania children enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, these programs connect kids to health care in every community across the commonwealth.

• Fact Sheet

Beginning April 17th, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services will determine eligibility for CHIP families and new enrollees, not CHIP insurance plans. This change means County Assistance Offices will process all renewals and new applications.