2026 Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

The Children's Health Insurance Program — or CHIP — is Pennsylvania's program to provide health coverage to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medicaid (also called Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania). Regardless of the reasons your children might not have health insurance, CHIP may be able to help you. 

CHIP provides quality, comprehensive health insurance for routine doctor’s visits, prescriptions, dental, eye care, eyeglasses, mental health, and much more. CHIP covers uninsured kids who are not eligible for Medical Assistance. For many families, CHIP is free – for others, it is low-cost.

Apply to CHIP

For more information, visit the official state CHIP website.