Kid Care CHIP is Wyoming's Children's Health Insurance Program.
Kid Care CHIP makes healthcare affordable for children of eligible families.
It covers the medical care that children need to help them from getting sick and the care to help them get better if they do get sick or hurt.
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
If you think your child(ren) 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.
The best way to find out if your child may be eligible for Kid Care CHIP is to apply.
| Family Size
| Gross Monthly Income*
(before taxes) |
| 2 | $2,428.33 |
| 3 | 3,051.67 |
| 4 | 3,675.00 |
| 5 | 4,298.33 |
| 6 | 4,921.67 |
| 7 | 5,545.00 |
| 8 | 6,168.33 |
For families with more than 8 members add
$623.34 for each additional member.
*These income guidelines are effective April 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010. Income guidelines increase April 1 of each year.
Key points to Remember:
Income figures are gross income (before taxes).
Co-payments:
Cost to the family:
There are currently no enrollment costs or monthly premiums for Kid Care CHIP. Families do have to pay co-payments for some services. Some services like check-ups and immunizations are free.
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
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
• Vision services
• Physical Therapy
• Other Health Benefits
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.
