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CHILD HEALTH PLUS BY FIDELIS CARE

What is Child Health Plus?

Child Health Plus (CHPlus) is a New York State-sponsored program that provides quality health insurance for kids under age 19.

Who Can Apply?

Almost every child in NYS is eligible, regardless of family income or immigration status. Contact a Representative Today to Determine Your Eligibility for Child Health Plus

How Much Does It Cost?

Only the monthly premiums vary based on income, and can be free or as low as $9 per month. There are no copays or deductibles.

Availability

You can enroll in Child Health Plus year-round.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for kids up to 19*
  • Checkups, well child visits, and sick visits
  • Hospital and emergency care
  • X-rays and lab tests 
  • Free or low-cost monthly premium, depending on income (no limit)
  • Hearing services
  • Occupational, speech, and physical therapy**
  • No copays for prescription drugs***
  • No out-of-pocket costs
  • 24/7 telemedicine benefit through Babylon Health
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Read the CHP Subscriber Contract for information about pharmacy and utilization management procedures, specific benefit inclusions and exclusions, and to learn how to get care using our provider network. To request a paper copy, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547); TTY: 711.

How to Enroll

* Always check with your Primary Care Provider to find out if a referral is required for any additional health services you might need.
** Some limits may apply.
*** Child Health Plus covers prescription or non-prescription drugs listed in the formulary with no cost-sharing as long as they are ordered by a provider within the Fidelis Care network.

Find a Doctor

Search for a medical professional, service, or facility in the Fidelis Care Network.

2022 Child Health Plus (CHP) Income Levels

 

Monthly Income by Family Size**

Each Additional Person, Add:

Family Contributions   

1

   2

   3

   4

5

6

7

8

FREE Insurance

 

$1,811

 

$2,441

 

$3,070

 

$3,699

 

$4,329

 

$4,958

 

$5,587

 

$6,217

 

$630

 

$9 Per Child Per Month 

(Maximum of $27 per family)

 

 

$2,515

 

$3,388

 

$4,261

 

$5,134

 

$6,007

 

$6,881

 

$7,754

 

$8,627

 

$874

 

$15 Per Child Per Month

(Maximum of $45 per family)

 

 

$2,832

 

$3,815

 

$4,798

 

$5,782

 

$6,765

 

$7,748

 

$8,732

 

$9,715

 

$984

 

$30 Per Child Per Month

(Maximum of $90 per family)

 

 

 

$3,398

 

$4,578

 

$5,758

 

$6,938

 

$8,118

 

$9,298

 

$10,478

 

$11,658

 

$1,180

 

$45 Per Child Per Month

(Maximum of $135 per family)

 

 

 

$3,964

 

$5,341

 

$6,718

 

$8,094

 

$9,471

 

$10,848

 

$12,224

 

$13,601

 

$1,377

 

$60 Per Child Per Month

(Maximum of $180 per family)

 

 

 

$4,530

 

$6,104

 

$7,677

 

$9,250

 

$10,824

 

$12,397

 

$13,970

 

$15,544

 

$1,574

 

Full Premium Per Child Per Month

 

 

Over

$4,530

 

Over

$6,104

 

Over

$7,677

 

Over

$9,250

 

Over

$10,824

 

Over

$12,397

 

Over

$13,970

 

Over

$15,544

 

Over

$1,574