CHIP in Georgia

Georgia at a glance

Georgia is home to about 1,222,778 foreign-born residents (11.2% of the state’s 10,940,407 people) and 1,204,616 residents of Hispanic or Latino origin (11.0%), per the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates). The procedures below apply to everyone in Georgia 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 Georgia (verified data)

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

Verified on: 2026-05-25

Children’s health coverage in Georgia

Child ageMedicaid (% FPL)
Infants 0-1 yearup to 210% FPL
Children 1-5 yearsup to 154% FPL
Children 6-18 yearsup to 138% FPL

CHIP upper income limit in Georgia: 252% of FPL

How to apply for CHIP in Georgia

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

How to apply for CHIP in Georgia

  1. Visit Healthcare.gov or Georgia’s Medicaid/CHIP portal
  2. Complete the application — ONE application covers both Medicaid AND CHIP automatically
  3. Georgia 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.