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A CHIP Off Your Shoulder If your children don’t have medical insurance and you live in Pennsylvania CHIP may be just what your family needs

By  KATHIE MCDERMOTT

Updated 1:35 PM EDT, Wed, Nov 12, 2008

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The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Pennsylvania.

 

With job losses and difficult financial times many folks have to go without things their children need. But, medical insurance shouldn’t be one of them.

In Pennsylvania there’s the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that will cover ALL kids. All uninsured kids and teens up to age 19 are eligible to apply. And, no family makes too much money to qualify.

There are no income limits and, for many, CHIP is free. Those with higher incomes will pay a low monthly premium, but usually the program is based on a sliding scale to match what you can afford.

Visit the CHIP website to learn more.

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  • ibx_pa Wednesday, Dec 10 at 2:01 PM FLAG COMMENT Independence Blue Cross service area of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties please click here for more information on Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • AD Thursday, Nov 13 at 1:19 PM FLAG COMMENT Some People have lost their jobs because of the economy and COBRA is most likely their UC check. CHIP is there for people who need a temporary solution and they do not have to be a LOSER to put their kids on it. So PAUL, you are ignorant in your comment and are the LOSER
  • LLB Wednesday, Nov 12 at 8:17 PM FLAG COMMENT You sir are are an uneducated imbecile. There are thousands of Pennsylvanians that are WORKING and do not have access to health insurance - the vast majority of them HAD insurance and employers are now not offering it to them. How fortunate for you that you are not one of those.....yet. By the way, YOU are not paying for this insurance. It is available through the tobacco settlements. I bet you won't have any problem taki ... MORE >
  • PAUL Wednesday, Nov 12 at 5:38 PM FLAG COMMENT IF YOU GET CHIP FOR YOUR CHILD YOU ARE A LOSER. DON'T BREED THEM IF YOU CAN'T FEED THEM. SICK OF PAYING FOR SOMEONE ELSES KID

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