CHIP in Idaho

Idaho at a glance

Idaho is home to about 114,849 foreign-born residents (5.9% of the state’s 1,934,262 people) and 263,935 residents of Hispanic or Latino origin (13.6%), per the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates). The procedures below apply to everyone in Idaho 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 Idaho (verified data)

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

Verified on: 2026-05-25

Children’s health coverage in Idaho

Child ageMedicaid (% FPL)
Infants 0-1 yearup to 147% FPL
Children 1-5 yearsup to 147% FPL
Children 6-18 yearsup to 138% FPL

CHIP upper income limit in Idaho: 190% of FPL

How to apply for CHIP in Idaho

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

How to apply for CHIP in Idaho

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