About Kid Care CHIP
Parents are in charge of the healthcare that their children receive, and are partners with the state and federal governments in providing health insurance coverage for their children. Some parents share in the cost of their children’s healthcare by making a co-payment when services are received.
Applications for Kid Care CHIP are available in all Wyoming communities, at county health departments, healthcare facilities, WIC offices, Head Start facilities, Indian Health Services, and many more community locations. Applications are also available by mail by calling 1-877-KIDSNOW (1-877-543-7669).
• Eligibility
• Co-payments
• Services Covered
• Kid Care CHIP Income Chart
• Insurance Card
• Kid Care CHIP Medical Providers
Eligibility:
If you think you might be eligible, call today and have an application sent to you or download it from our site. Don’t miss out on a benefit that could help your child(ren)!
To be eligible, children must be:
• A US Citizen or lawful, permanent resident who has lived in the US for 5 years
• A Wyoming Resident (residing in the state of Wyoming)
• Age 18 or younger
• Income Eligible
Children cannot be:
• A dependent of an employee of the State of Wyoming
• Resident of an institution
• Have other health insurance within the last 30 days
The following chart will help you determine if your child meets the income guidelines. If your income is higher than the figures below, please call and talk to the Kid Care CHIP Eligibility Unit or fill out an application, sign it and mail it in.
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The best way to find out if your child may be eligible for Kid Care CHIP is to apply.
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Family Size
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Gross Monthly Income*
(before taxes)
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2
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$2,333.33
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3
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2,933.33
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4
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3,533.33
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5
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4,133.33
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6
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4,733.33
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7
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5,333.33
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8
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5,933.33
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For families with more than 8 members add
$600 for each additional member.
*These income guidelines are valid until April 1, 2009, at which time they will increase.
Key points to Remember:
Income figures are gross income (before taxes).
Co-payments:
Co-payments are capped at $200 per family per benefit year.
(Benefit year is July to June of each year)
• Doctor Visits: $5.00
• Outpatient Services: $5.00
• Generic Drugs: $3.00
• Brand Name Drugs: $5.00
• Emergency Room: $5.00
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Benefits Covered:
Kid Care CHIP offers a complete set of healthcare benefits for Wyoming’s eligible children, such as:
• Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
• Doctor visits
• Laboratory and x-ray services
• Well-baby, well-child and well-adolescent care, including age appropriate
immunizations
• Prescriptions
• Mental Health services
• Dental services (no braces, only preventive and some basic
services are covered) $1000 maximum per benefit year
• Vision services
• Physical Therapy
• Other Health Benefits
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Insurance Card:
If your child is a new Kid Care CHIP enrollee:
• You will receive an insurance ID card, an enrollee handbook and a
provider directory from Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as a Dental ID
Card and handbook from Delta Dental by the 15th of the month that
your enrollment begins. For example, if you receive a letter from Kid
Care CHIP dated January 10 stating your children will be enrolled
February 1, you can expect the packet around February 15th.
• If your child has a medical appointment after enrollment begins but prior
to receiving an ID card, take your letter with you to the medical provider.
• If your child needs a prescription filled prior to receiving the ID card,
you may contact Blue Cross Blue Shield at 1-800-209-9720.
• As proof of Kid Care CHIP coverage, show your dentist the ID card
from Delta Dental of Wyoming.
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