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Maryland Children's Health Program (SCHIP)

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undefined Maryland Children's Health Program (SCHIP)?

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage to nearly eight million children and families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but can't afford private coverage.

In some states, CHIP covers parents and pregnant women. Each state offers CHIP coverage, and works closely with its state Medicaid program. Please note: These programs may be called by different names in your state.

Some benefits covered through CHIP, include:

  • Routine check-ups
  • Immunizations
  • Doctor visits
  • Prescriptions
  • Dental and vision care
  • Inpatient and outpatient hospital care
  • Laboratory and X-ray services
  • Emergency services

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage to nearly eight million children and families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but can't afford private coverage.

In some states, CHIP covers parents and pregnant women. Each state offers CHIP coverage, and works closely with its state Medicaid program. Please note: These programs may be called by different names in your state.

Some benefits covered through CHIP, include:

  • Routine check-ups
  • Immunizations
  • Doctor visits
  • Prescriptions
  • Dental and vision care
  • Inpatient and outpatient hospital care
  • Laboratory and X-ray services
  • Emergency services

undefined Maryland Children's Health Program (SCHIP)?

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Maryland and a U.S. Citizen, National, or a Non-Citizen legally admitted into the U.S. You must be uninsured (and ineligible for Medicaid) and meet one of the following:

  • 18 years of age and under, or
  • Pregnant, or
  • A primary care giver with a child(ren) 18 years of age and under.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$36,450
2$49,300
3$62,150
4$75,000
5$87,850
6$100,700
7$113,550
8$126,400

*For households with more than eight people, add $12,850 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined Maryland Children's Health Program (SCHIP)?

The application is brief and the process is simple. The application asks for:

  • General Information such as your name, address, telephone number, etc.
  • Any health insurance coverage
  • Information about family members (such as names and birth dates)
  • Social Security numbers of applicants
  • Sources and amounts of family income

Download a copy of the MCHP application from the application page.

Local Health Departments will mail applications on request. Find your local Health Department on the Local Health Department Directory page.

Also, applications are available at local Health Departments, local Departments of Social Services, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Centers, and local hospitals and schools.

Applications can be completed at home and mailed in or dropped off at any local health department. Case managers are available to assist you there. Find your local Health Department on the Local Health Department Directory page.

Those found eligible for MCHP will receive an enrollment packet in the mail to select a managed care organization for health care.

Maryland Children's Health Program

To obtain more information, please visit the Maryland Children's Health Program page. 

You may also contact MCHP by calling the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) MCHP Hotline at:
1-800-456-8900

1-855-642-8572

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