Children's Health Insurance Program (Wyoming)
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Kid Care CHIP Wyoming
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for medical assistance under Wyoming's KidCare program, the following eligibility requirements must be met: 1) child must be a US citizen or have lived in the US for 5 years, 2) must be a Wyoming resident (residing within the state of Wyoming), 3) must be 18 years of age or younger, 4) may not be a dependent of an employee of the State of Wyoming, 5) may not be a resident of an institution, 6) may not have had other health insurance within the last 30 days, and 7) must be income eligible.
Waiting Periods
There is a 30 day waiting period for children of families who have voluntarily cancelled previous health insurance.
Covered Services and Benefits
Kids Care CHIP focuses on preventive health care and includes benefits for
- Doctor office visits
- Well-baby, well-child and well-adolescent care
- Hospitalization
- Lab and x-ray
- Prescription drugs
- Mental health services
- Preventive and basic dental services ($1000 maximum annually)
- Vision services
- Physical Therapy
- And more
Health Plan Options
The same health plan is available to all eligible members, regardless of geographical location within the state of Wyoming.
Premium Payments, Co-Payments and Coinsurance
There is no premium charged to eligible members. Co-payments are minimal and are capped at $200 per family per benefit year.
Program Length, Enrollment and Renewal
Each child is eligible for health care coverage for a period of 12 months. At the end of the 12 month period, eligibility will be redetermined.
Wyoming Kid Care CHIP Contact Information
Children's Health Programs
6101 Yellowstone Road
Suite 210
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Telephone: 1-877-543-7669
Wyoming Kid Care CHIP Website
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