Government
CHIP (Children Health Insurance Program)
Who it is for
Uninsured children under 19 whose family earns too much for Medicaid; generally up to 200-300% FPL
What it covers
Free or low-cost comprehensive coverage including insulin, CGMs, and diabetes supplies
What it costs you
Very rough estimate of typical diabetes-related cost avoided by having coverage at all, varies enormously by individual situation.
Eligibility
- Uninsured children under 19 whose family earns too much for Medicaid; generally up to 200-300% FPL
- Household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level
- Insurance status: uninsured
- Diabetes type: any
- Age: 0 to 18
- U.S. residency or citizenship documentation required
- Available in: all