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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 Mississippi state CHIP program is called Mississippi Health Benefits. It is administered by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid. For more information about Mississippi Health Benefits, click here.
A child may receive CHIP benefits in Mississippi 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 Mississippi Health Benefits, 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, call the Mississippi Division of Medicaid at 1 (800) 884-3222 or review the Mississippi Health Benefits overview page here.
To qualify for CHIP in Mississippi, a child must meet the following criteria:
For more information on Mississippi’s household income limits and other eligibility criteria to qualify for CHIP, click here.
Mississippi Health Benefits does not require families to pay a premium for coverage.
When your child receives covered medical services, your copay will be $5 except for emergency services. Emergency services include a copay of $15. There is a maximum of $950 copays per year.
For more information on the cost of CHIP benefits in Mississippi, call the Mississippi Division of Medicaid at 1 (800) 884-3222.
Before applying for Mississippi Health Benefits, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and other eligibility criteria here.
To apply for CHIP online, you can submit an application through the AccessMS Portal here.
To apply for CHIP in person, click here to find your nearest Mississippi Regional Medicaid Office location.
To apply for CHIP by mail, fill out the Mississippi Application For Health Benefits found here and send it to your local Regional Medicaid Office.
To apply for CHIP by fax, send your completed application to 1 (601) 576-4164.
To apply for CHIP by email, send a digital copy of your completed application to application@medicaid.ms.gov.
You can check your application status by calling the Mississippi Division of Medicaid at 1 (800) 884-3222.
You can also check the status of an application in person at your local Regional Medicaid Office or by contacting your local office by phone.
You will receive a determination letter in the mail notifying you of your eligibility for CHIP after applying.
If approved for CHIP, you will be sent further instructions for choosing a health plan following your eligibility determination letter.
For more information about what happens after you apply for Mississippi Health Benefits, you can contact the Mississippi Division of Medicaid at 1 (800) 884-3222.
If you do not agree with the Mississippi Division of Medicaid’s decision to deny your CHIP benefits, you can file an appeal within 30 days of when you receive your eligibility determination in the mail.
You can file your appeal by phone. To file an appeal, call 1 (800) 421-2408.
If you have any further questions regarding the appeals process, you can contact the Mississippi Division of Medicaid at 1 (800) 884-3222.
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 Mississippi Division of Medicaid at 1 (800) 884-3222.
If you have any further questions about Mississippi Health Benefits or CHIP, call the Mississippi Division of Medicaid at 1 (800) 884-3222.
You can also contact your local Mississippi Regional Medicaid Office for assistance. Find your nearest office location and contact information 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.
