WVCHIP: Health Coverage for Grandchildren
Raising grandchildren? WVCHIP can help provide health insurance for children ages birth through 18.
Why WVCHIP Matters:
- Ensures grandchildren can see a doctor, get prescriptions, immunizations, dental and vision care, and emergency treatment.
- Helps families get health care before serious illnesses develop.
- One application covers all eligible grandchildren living with you.
- No face-to-face interview required.
Who Can Apply:
- Grandchildren must live in your home.
- Your income is only considered if you have legally adopted them.
- Even if your uninsured grandchildren don’t live with you, you can still help their parents apply.
How to Apply:
- Online: www.healthcare.gov or www.wvpath.wv.gov
- By Phone: 1-800-318-2596
- Paper Application: Download, complete, and share with parents
WVCHIP coverage gives children the care they need to stay healthy, grow, and thrive.
