Children's Health Insurance Program (New Hampshire)
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New Hampshire Healthy Kids
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for New Hampshire Healthy Kids, a child must be under the age of 19 and a resident of New Hampshire. They must also be a U.S. Citizen, a Refugee, an Asylee, or a Permanent resident who has been in the U.S. for five years or longer. Family income will determine which category of coverage the child will be enrolled in, but family income may not exceed 400% of the federal poverty level.
Waiting Periods
Depending upon what income bracket your child falls into, a child may be required to have been uninsured for six consecutive months or meet certain good cause waivers. The waiting period for the Buy-In option is reduced to 3 months.
Covered Services and Benefits
New Hampshire Healthy Kids provides coverage for:
- Physician Services
- Emergency Room
- Hospitalization
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Lab and X-ray
- Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy
- Mental Health Care
- Eyeglasses
- Hearing Aids
- Dental Care
- And more
Health Plan Options
Plan choices are determined by income eligibility. The Healthy Kids Gold program is for low-income families and coverage is provided through the Department of Health and Human Services. The Healthy Kids Silver program is available to child in higher income families and the health plan is managed by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Premium Payments, Co-Payments and Coinsurance
Monthly premiums are based on the plan level, which is determined by the family income. The Gold level plan has no monthly premium and no co-payments. The Silver level plan has a monthly premium of $25 per child for families under 250% of the federal poverty level and $45 per child if they are between 250-300% of the federal poverty level. The Silver level plan has a $10 co-payment for some servicesThe Buy-In option is available to children in higher income families and has a monthly premium of $146 per child.
Program Length, Enrollment and Renewal
New Hampshire Healthy Kids offers 12 months of continuous coverage and requires renewal at the end of the 12 month period. Your plan level and eligibility will be re-evaluated and determined at each enrollment period.
New Hampshire Healthy Kids Contact Information
New Hampshire Healthy Kids
25 Hall Street
Suite 302
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Telephone: 1-877-464-2447
New Hampshire Healthy Kids Website
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