CHIP in South Carolina

South Carolina at a glance

South Carolina is home to about 305,101 foreign-born residents (5.8% of the state’s 5,296,225 people) and 390,376 residents of Hispanic or Latino origin (7.4%), per the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates). The procedures below apply to everyone in South Carolina 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 South Carolina (verified data)

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

Verified on: 2026-05-25

Children’s health coverage in South Carolina

Child ageMedicaid (% FPL)
Infants 0-1 yearup to 194% FPL
Children 1-5 yearsup to 143% FPL
Children 6-18 yearsup to 133% FPL

CHIP upper income limit in South Carolina: 213% of FPL

How to apply for CHIP in South Carolina

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

How to apply for CHIP in South Carolina

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