While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Unemployment Insurance program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides comprehensive free or low-cost healthcare benefits to children whose parents or guardians do not qualify for Medicaid. CHIP is a federal program, and each state/territory has flexibility to design their own CHIP program within federal guidelines. Therefore, CHIP benefits may differ in each state/territory.
CHIP benefits may include annual check-ups, hospital visits, dental insurance, vision insurance and more. All services are provided through medical providers that participate in the CHIP program. Not all doctors and medical facilities accept CHIP patients.
Learn more about CHIP benefits here.
The Indiana state CHIP program is called the Indiana Hoosier Healthwise. It is administered by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). For more information about the Indiana Hoosier Healthwise, click here.
A child may receive CHIP benefits in Indiana for as long as he or she qualifies for the program. A participant’s qualifications are determined by their age and their household’s monthly gross income. To learn more about eligibility and qualifying for the Indiana Hoosier Healthwise, click here.
If a child is eligible for CHIP, the following services will be covered:
Other services may also be covered depending on the child’s needs.
For more information about the services covered and what medical assistance you can receive, review the Indiana CHIP brochure here or check out the overview page here.
You can also call:
To qualify for CHIP in Indiana, a child must meet the following criteria:
For more information on Indiana’s household income limits and other eligibility criteria to qualify for CHIP, click here.
Depending on your gross household income, the premium may be $22 to $53 per month per child covered by the Indiana Hoosier Healthwise or $33 to $70 per month for two or more children in your household.
When your child receives covered medical services, your copay may be $0 to $10, but most services are free.
For more information on the cost of CHIP benefits in Indiana, visit the Indiana Hoosier Healthwise premium page here and costs page here. Or, call the Hoosier Healthwise phone line at 1 (800) 889-9949.
Before applying for the Indiana Hoosier Healthwise, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and other eligibility criteria here.
To apply for CHIP online, you can create an account through the Indiana FSSA Benefits Portal here.
To apply for CHIP in person, click here to find your nearest Indiana Division of Family Resources and other authorized enrollment centers location.
To apply for CHIP by phone, call 1 (800) 403-0864.
To apply for CHIP by mail, fill out the Print Application found here and send it to the following address:
FSSA Document CenterP.O. Box 1810Marion, Indiana 46952
To apply for CHIP by fax, send your completed application to 1 (800) 403-0864.
*Indiana uses the same application for multiple benefits and self-reliance programs. Be sure to mark the correct program you are applying for in your application.
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
Indiana has a 90-day waiting period before uninsured children are eligible for CHIP coverage. Families at or below 158 percent of the Federal Poverty Level are exempt from this period.
You will receive a determination letter in the mail notifying you of your eligibility for CHIP within 90 days of applying. This timeline may be extended if the Family and Social Services Administration requires more information from you to process your application.
If approved for CHIP, you will be sent an Indiana Health Insurance Identification Card by mail.
For more information about what happens after you apply for the Indiana Hoosier Healthwise, you can contact the Health Coverage Assistance Center at 1 (800) 403-0864.
If you do not agree with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s decision to deny you CHIP benefits, you can file an appeal within 90 days of when you receive your eligibility determination in the mail.
You can file your appeal by mail or by fax to the Health Insurance Marketplace.
To send your appeal by fax, fill out the appeal form here and dial 1 (877) 369-0130.
To send your appeal by mail, complete the appeal form and send it to the following address:
Health Insurance Marketplace
Attn: Appeals
465 Industrial Blvd.
London, KY 40750-0061
After submitting your appeal, you will receive a decision by mail or email within 30 days.
If you have any further questions regarding the appeals process, you can contact the Marketplace Appeals Center at 1 (855) 231-1751. Or, you can contact the Indiana Health Coverage Assistance Center at 1 (800) 403-0864.
To transfer your child from your current insurance to CHIP benefits, you will need to contact your current health insurance provider and ask a representative to discontinue their insurance coverage.
You can find your insurance company’s customer service number on your health insurance card.
If you have any questions about the insurance transfer process, contact the federal health insurance marketplace at 1 (800) 318-2596.
If you have any further questions about the Indiana Hoosier Healthwise or CHIP, call:
You can also contact your local Indiana Family and Social Services Administration office for assistance. Find your nearest office location and contact information here.
Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
For additional inquiries, you can email the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration online here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Children’s Health Insurance Program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free CHIP Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
