Child
Health Insurance
Eligibility |
 |
Your child may qualify for free or low-cost health
insurance
if:
- Your family's monthly income meets the income level
guidelines in the table below
- Your child is less than 19 years old (21 in some cases)
- Your child has a valid Social Security number. Your
 local
Department of Social Services (DSS) office can help
you apply for a Social Security number for your child.
Monthly Income
Use the chart below to find your family's size and monthly
income (before payroll deductions). Families who earn
more than the listed amount may
still qualify if they have child-care or work-related
expenses, or are making court-ordered child support payments.
Fill out an application today
to see if your child is eligible.
Current Income Guidelines
Valid from April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009
| Family
Size |
Monthly Income Before Taxes*
and Other Payroll Deductions |
1 person |
$1,734 |
2 people |
$2,334 |
3 people |
$2,934 |
4 people |
$3,534 |
5 people |
$4,134 |
6 people |
$4,734 |
7 people |
$5,334 |
8 people |
$5,934 |
more than 8
|
Add $600 for each additional family member. |
*Children of families who
earn more may qualify if they have work-related
child care or child support expenses |
Immigration Status & Eligibility
Your local
Department of Social Services (DSS) office can help
you determine whether or not your child qualifies for Health
Check (Medicaid)/NC Health
Choice. But three common questions are answered
here.
Question #1: If my child is not
a United States citizen, can he qualify for Health Check/NC
Health Choice?
Answer: Your child may qualify
only if:
- he is a United States citizen* or
- he is a legal permanent resident who has lived in the
United States for five years or more (Children who are
refugees or have asylum status may qualify without the
five year waiting period.)
*Note: A child born in the United States is a citizen.
Question #2: I'm applying to become
a United States citizen. Can I still apply for health insurance
for my children without affecting my chances of becoming
a citizen?
Answer: Yes. You can apply
for health insurance for your children without affecting
your chances of becoming a United States citizen.
Question #3: Do I have to give
information about my immigration status in order to get health
insurance for my children?
Answer: No. Parents and other
household members do not have to give any information about
their immigration status nor their social security number
to get health insurance for their children.
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Last updated: July 2008 |
