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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 New Hampshire state CHIP program is called the New Hampshire Children’s Health Insurance Program. It is administered by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). For more information about the New Hampshire Children’s Health Insurance Program, click here.
A child may receive CHIP benefits in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire Children’s Health Insurance Program, 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 DHHS Customer Service Center at 1 (844) 275-3447.
To qualify for CHIP in New Hampshire, a child must meet the following criteria:
For more information on New Hampshire’s household income limits and other eligibility criteria to qualify for CHIP, click here.
In New Hampshire, there are no premiums or copays associated with the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
For more information on the cost of CHIP benefits in New Hampshire, call the DHHS Customer Service Center at 1 (844) 275-3447.
Before applying for the New Hampshire Children’s Health Insurance Program, 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 NH EASY here.
To apply for CHIP in person, click here to find your nearest New Hampshire DHHS District Office location.
To apply for CHIP by phone, call 1 (800) 852-3345 extension 9700.
To apply for CHIP by mail, fill out the Application for Health Coverage and Help Paying Costs found here and send it to your local DHHS District Office.
To apply for CHIP by fax, send your completed application to 1 (603) 271-8604.
For a copy of the Application for Assistance in Spanish, click here.
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
You will receive a determination letter in the mail notifying you of your eligibility for CHIP within 14 days of applying. This timeline may be extended if the Department of Health and Human Services requires more information from you to process your application.
If approved for CHIP, you will be sent instructions for the next steps to complete your health coverage enrollment.
For more information about what happens after you apply for the New Hampshire Children’s Health Insurance Program, you can contact the DHHS Customer Service Center at 1 (844) 275-3447.
If you do not agree with the New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to deny you CHIP benefits, you can file an appeal after you receive your eligibility determination in the mail.
To file an appeal, you must contact the Department of Health and Human Services at 1 (603) 271-4292 or the Health Insurance Marketplace at 1 (800) 318-2596.
If you have any further questions regarding the appeals process, you can contact the DHHS Customer Service Center at 1 (844) 275-3447.
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 DHHS Customer Service Center at 1 (844) 275-3447.
If you have any further questions about the New Hampshire Children’s Health Insurance Program or CHIP, call the DHHS Customer Service Center at 1 (844) 275-3447.
You can also contact your local New Hampshire DHHS District Office for assistance. Find your nearest office location and contact information here.
Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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.
