CHIP in Ohio

Ohio at a glance

Ohio is home to about 616,102 foreign-born residents (5.2% of the state’s 11,810,293 people) and 562,740 residents of Hispanic or Latino origin (4.8%), per the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates). The procedures below apply to everyone in Ohio 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 Ohio (verified data)

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

Verified on: 2026-05-25

Children’s health coverage in Ohio

Child ageMedicaid (% FPL)
Infants 0-1 yearup to 156% FPL
Children 1-5 yearsup to 156% FPL
Children 6-18 yearsup to 156% FPL

CHIP upper income limit in Ohio: 211% of FPL

How to apply for CHIP in Ohio

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

Ohio adopted CHIPRA Option

Ohio 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 Ohio without waiting.

How to apply for CHIP in Ohio

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