CHIP in Connecticut

Connecticut at a glance

Connecticut is home to about 569,177 foreign-born residents (15.7% of the state’s 3,624,508 people) and 662,511 residents of Hispanic or Latino origin (18.3%), per the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates). The procedures below apply to everyone in Connecticut regardless of immigration status unless noted.

CHIP covers health insurance for uninsured children from families earning too much for Medicaid but unable to afford private insurance.

CHIP eligibility limits in Connecticut (verified data)

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) — CHIP data by state

Verified on: 2026-05-25

Children’s health coverage in Connecticut

Child ageMedicaid (% FPL)
Infants 0-1 yearup to 201% FPL
Children 1-5 yearsup to 201% FPL
Children 6-18 yearsup to 201% FPL

CHIP upper income limit in Connecticut: 323% of FPL

CHIP-funded prenatal coverage (conception to end of pregnancy): up to 263% of FPL

How to apply for CHIP in Connecticut

  1. Combined Medicaid+CHIP application via healthcare.gov
  2. Connecticut state application (some states have own portal)
  3. By phone: 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669)

Connecticut adopted CHIPRA Option

Connecticut adopted the CHIPRA option, eliminating the 5-year bar for permanent-resident children. This means a child with a new green card (under 5 years in US) can qualify for CHIP in Connecticut without waiting.

How to apply for CHIP in Connecticut

  1. Visit Healthcare.gov or Connecticut’s Medicaid/CHIP portal
  2. Complete the application — ONE application covers both Medicaid AND CHIP automatically
  3. Connecticut determines if your child qualifies for one or the other

Typical coverage

CHIP covers: doctor visits, vaccines, hospitalization, dental, vision, prescriptions, mental health.

Income limits

Generally 200-300% federal poverty level. For family of 4: ~$60,000-$90,000/year.

Costs

CHIP has very low co-pays (sometimes $0) and low monthly premiums ($0-$50/month).

Last verified: 2026-06-15.