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Mississippi Health Benefits (CHIP)

Managing Agency Mississippi http://www.mississippi.gov

Program Description

Through Mississippi Health Benefits, there are two health insurance options that cover children: the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid. CHIP is a free/low cost private health plan for children in families meeting family size/income requirements. This program covers eligible children to their 19th birthday. Families are urged to apply to see if their children are eligible for either the CHIP or the Medicaid program.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for CHIP, a child must be a resident of Mississippi, under age 19, not covered by other insurance, and a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

To apply for CHIP, please download and complete the following PDF application:
http://www.medicaid.ms.gov/ApplicationForms/MHB-ChipApp.pdf

You may also request an application by calling 1-800-421-2408.

Applications for Mississippi Health Benefits are also available by mail, but an in-person interview is required as part of the application process.

Mail or bring the completed application form to the Human Services Office in the county where the applicant lives:
http://www.medicaid.ms.gov/RegionalOffices.aspx

Program Contact Information

For more information on Mississippi Health Benefits, please visit our website: http://www.medicaid.ms.gov/Eligibility.aspx