Medicaid & CHIP coverage

You may qualify for free or low-cost care through Medicaid based on income and family size. Some states have expanded Medicaid to cover more people.

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

If your children need health insurance, they may be eligible for CHIP. If they qualify, you won’t need to buy a Marketplace plan to cover them

Steps to decide between job-based or Marketplace coverage

Review these steps to decide whether to pick job-based health insurance or enroll in a Marketplace plan:

COBRA coverage when you’re unemployed

See options if you have COBRA insurance coverage at HealthCare.gov. Keep your plan or move to Health Insurance Marketplace® coverage. Learn more today.

Using your new Medicaid or CHIP coverage

If you're now enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, here are some things you need to know.

Steps to stay covered

Health insurance is usually a 12-month contract between you and your insurance company. During Open Enrollment (November 1-January 15), be sure to enroll in new health coverage or re-enroll in your current coverage to stay covered for the year ahead.

Staying covered if you lose Medicaid or CHIP

Apply for Marketplace coverage if you lose Medicaid or CHIP.

Coverage for lawfully present immigrants

Lawfully present immigrants can get Marketplace coverage and may qualify for premium tax credits and other savings on Marketplace plans.

Immigration status questions

Do you have eligible immigration status?

You may be asked if you have eligible immigration status.

HealthCare.gov for Developers

HealthCare.gov for Developers.


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