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West Virginia

These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 5, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in West Virginia, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Business Relief Resources and Information or the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources' COVID-19 portal

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Description of Program and Relief

West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP)

WVCHIP was created to help families who do not have other health insurance for their children. Children adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible for WVCHIP if they meet general eligibility requirements. In response to the impact of COVID-19, WVCHIP is extending March, April, May, and June 2020 redetermination periods for 12 additional months.

Government or Lead Agency

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Dates Available

Available now

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Eligibility information is available here: https://chip.wv.gov/eligibility/Pages/default.aspx.

Children are eligible if they: (1) reside in West Virginia; (2) are under age 19; (3) are not eligible for West Virginia Medicaid; (4) have family income and family size within qualifying income guidelines; and (5) are United States citizens or qualified immigrants.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information please call the WVCHIP helpline at (877) 982-2447.

List of Additional Information

For additional information, please visit:

https://chip.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx


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