Your child may qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in your state. Head Start and Early Head Start program staff can help you look at the options.

You can also contact:

• Your state Medicaid office. If you don’t know how to reach them, call 1-877-KIDSNOW (1-877-543-7669). The toll-free number belongs to a federal service called InsureKidsNow.gov
• Healthcare.gov or CuidadoDeSalud.gov, or call (toll-free) 1-800-318-2596

No. If you are happy with your child’s health insurance, you don’t have to do anything!

It depends on the state, but it should be easy to find out. Most states assist with health insurance for parents who make less than a certain amount of money. Even if you were told you didn't qualify before, you may now. Other adults in your family may qualify, too. Adults must be U.S. citizens or non-citizens who are lawfully present in the U.S. Your health is important. People with health insurance are more likely to have good health. And healthy children are more likely to attend school regularly!

To find out if you are eligible, answer a few questions at Healthcare.gov or CuidadoDeSalud.gov, or call (toll-free) 1-800-318-2596. English- and Spanish-speaking customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Interpreters in 150 languages are also available. To speak with an interpreter, say “Agent” or press “0.” Once an agent is on the line, say the name of the language you need.

You can apply online, by phone, or by mail. Visit Healthcare.gov or CuidadoDeSalud.gov for more information. You also can call (toll-free) 1-800-318-2596 or (TTY) 1-855-889-4325. English- and Spanish-speaking customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Interpreters in 150 languages are also available. To speak with an interpreter, say “Agent” or press “0.” Once an agent is on the line, say the name of the language you need.