The C.H.I.P. Program

For Children in Need of Health Insurance Coverage

C.H.I.P. is the Children's Health Insurance Program of Pennsylvania.  Free or low
cost coverage includes physician and specialist visits, preventive care, emergency
care, immunizations, surgery, hospitalization, mental health and substance abuse
care, home health care, rehabilitation therapy, durable medical equipment,
prescriptions, dental, vision, and hearing care.  Children from birth through 18 years
of age are eligible for the program if their families meet the age, family size, and
Medical Assistance. Your school nurse has information packets on this program.
Just call her to send one home for you. You can also call 1-800-822-2447 or see the
website, www.chipcoverspakids.com,  to request information.