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Do you know a child who doesn't have health insurance coverage? The state's Healthy Steps Children's Health Insurance Program can provide a healthier future for many of these children.

Healthy Steps insurance is for children who:

• do not have health insurance coverage
• are 18 years of age or younger
• do not qualify for the North Dakota Medicaid Program
• live in families with qualifying incomes

Slide presentation explaining health coverage program options for uninsured children in North Dakota (835 kb .pdf)

For assistance:

Phone: 1-877-KIDSNOW (1-877-543-7669)

or send an e-mail to: pahinsz@nd.gov or bjennings@nd.gov

The South Dakota Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides quality health care (including regular check-ups, Well-Child Care exams, dental care, and vision care) for children and teenagers.

To be eligible for CHIP, children must be under the age of 19 and be residents of South Dakota. Children who are uninsured or already have health insurance may be eligible for CHIP based on family size and income.

• What benefits are available?
• Income guidelines for children with private health insurance
• Income guidelines for children without private health insurance
• How do I apply?
• FAQ
• CHIP informational materials
  • CHIP brochure
  • 2009 CHIP Report
  • CHIP State Plan
  • Letter to CMS
  • Medical Assistance outreach contacts
• Well-Child Care Program

Medicaid and CHIP provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in Colorado. Even if your children have been turned down in the past or you don’t know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage for them now.

Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups, immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy. They can also get doctor visits, prescription medications and hospital care when they’re sick, and much more.  

How to Get Started

Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk to someone in Colorado or check out the state websites below. 

Medicaid information in Colorado:

• Medicaid Program Information
• Apply for Medicaid
• Find a Medicaid Provider

CHIP information in Colorado:

• CHP+ Program Information
• Apply for CHP+
• Find a CHP+ Dental Provider

Getting Dental Care

Your child needs to have Medicaid or CHIP coverage in order to qualify for dental benefits. Once your child has coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, they can get dental care. Find information about dental care in Colorado here:

• Find Dental Providers
• Description of Dental Benefits

Medicaid and CHIP provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in Wyoming. Even if your children have been turned down in the past or you don’t know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage for them now.

Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups, immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy. They can also get doctor visits, prescription medications and hospital care when they’re sick, and much more.

How to Get Started

Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk to someone in Wyoming or check out the state websites below. 

Medicaid information in Wyoming:

• equalitycare Medicaid Program Information
• Apply for equalitycare Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP

CHIP information in Wyoming:

• Kid Care CHIP Program Information
• Apply for equalitycare Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP

Getting Dental Care

Your child needs to have Medicaid or CHIP coverage in order to qualify for dental benefits. Once your child has coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, they can get dental care. Find information about dental care in Wyoming here:

• Find Dental Providers
• Description of Dental Benefits

Medicaid and CHIP provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in Montana.  Even if your children have been turned down in the past or you don’t know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage for them now. 

Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups,  immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy. They can also get doctor visits, prescription medications and hospital care when they’re sick, and much more. 

How to Get Started

Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk to someone in Montana or check out the state websites below. 

Medicaid/CHIP information in Montana:

• Medicaid and Healthy Montana Kids Program Information
• Apply for Medicaid
• Apply for Healthy Montana Kids

Getting Dental Care

Your child needs to have Medicaid or CHIP coverage in order to qualify for dental benefits.  Once your child has coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, they can get dental care.  Find information about dental care in Montana here:

• Find Dental Providers
• Description of Dental Benefits

Medicaid and CHIP provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in Arizona. Even if your children have been turned down in the past or you don’t know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage for them now.

Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups, immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy. They can also get doctor visits, prescription medications and hospital care when they’re sick, and much more.  

How to Get Started

Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk to someone in Arizona or check out the state websites below. 

Medicaid information in Arizona:

• Medicaid Program Information
• Apply for Medicaid

CHIP information in Arizona:

• KidsCare Program Information
• Apply for KidsCare

Getting Dental Care

Your child needs to have Medicaid or CHIP coverage in order to qualify for dental benefits.  Once your child has coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, they can get dental care.  Find information about dental care in Arizona here:

• Find Dental Providers
• Description of Dental Benefits

Medicaid and CHIP provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in Utah. Even if your children have been turned down in the past or you don’t know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage for them now.

Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups, immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy. They can also get doctor visits, prescription medications and hospital care when they’re sick, and much more.

How to Get Started

Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk to someone in Utah or check out the state websites below. 

Medicaid information in Utah:

• Medicaid Program Information
• Apply for Medicaid

CHIP information in Utah:

• CHIP Program Information
• Apply for CHIP

Getting Dental Care

Your child needs to have Medicaid or CHIP coverage in order to qualify for dental benefits. Once your child has coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, they can get dental care. Find information about dental care in Utah here:

• Find Dental Providers
• Description of Dental Benefits

Medicaid and CHIP provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in Nevada.  Even if your children have been turned down in the past or you don’t know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage for them now. 

Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups,  immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy. They can also get doctor visits, prescription medications and hospital care when they’re sick, and much more. 

How to Get Started

Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk to someone in Nevada or check out the state websites below. 

Medicaid/CHIP information in Nevada:

• Medicaid and Nevada Check Up Program Information
• Apply for Medicaid
• Nevada Check Up Program Information (CHIP)
• Apply for Nevada Check Up

Getting Dental Care

Your child needs to have Medicaid or CHIP coverage in order to qualify for dental benefits.  Once your child has coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, they can get dental care.  Find information about dental care in Nevada here:

• Find Dental Providers
• Description of Dental Benefits

Medicaid and CHIP provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in Idaho.  Even if your children have been turned down in the past or you don’t know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage for them now. 

Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups,  immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy. They can also get doctor visits, prescription medications and hospital care when they’re sick, and much more. 

How to Get Started

Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk to someone in Idaho or check out the state websites below. 

Medicaid/CHIP information in Idaho:

• Medicaid and CHIP Program Information
• Apply for Medicaid and CHIP

Getting Dental Care

Your child needs to have Medicaid or CHIP coverage in order to qualify for dental benefits.  Once your child has coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, they can get dental care.  Find information about dental care in Idaho here:

• Find Dental Providers
• Description of Dental Benefits

Medicaid and CHIP provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in California. Even if your children have been turned down in the past or you don’t know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage for them now.

Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups, immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy. They can also get doctor visits, prescription medications and hospital care when they’re sick, and much more.  

How to Get Started

Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk to someone in California or check out the state websites below. 

Medicaid information in California:

• Medi-Cal Program Information
• Apply for Medi-Cal

CHIP information in California:

• Healthy Families Program Information
• Apply for Healthy Families
• Find a Healthy Families Provider

Getting Dental Care

Your child needs to have Medicaid or CHIP coverage in order to qualify for dental benefits. Once your child has coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, they can get dental care. Find information about dental care in California here:

• Find Dental Providers
• Description of Dental Benefits

Children’s Health Coverage Programs in Oregon

Medicaid and CHIP provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in Oregon.  Even if your children have been turned down in the past or you don’t know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage for them now. 

Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups,  immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy. They can also get doctor visits, prescription medications and hospital care when they’re sick, and much more. 

How to Get Started

Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk to someone in Oregon or check out the state websites below. 

Medicaid information in Oregon:

• Oregon Health Plan Program Information
• Apply for the Oregon Health Plan

CHIP information in Oregon:

• Healthy Kids Program Information
• Apply for Healthy Kids

Getting Dental Care

Your child needs to have Medicaid or CHIP coverage in order to qualify for dental benefits.  Once your child has coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, they can get dental care.  Find information about dental care in Oregon here:

• Find Dental Providers
• Description of Dental Benefits

Medicaid and CHIP provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in Washington. Even if your children have been turned down in the past or you don’t know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage for them now.

Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups, immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy. They can also get doctor visits, prescription medications and hospital care when they’re sick, and much more.

How to Get Started

Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk to someone in Washington or check out the state websites below. 

Medicaid/CHIP information in Washington:

• Apple Health for Kids Program Information
• Apply for Apple Health For Kids

Getting Dental Care

Your child needs to have Medicaid or CHIP coverage in order to qualify for dental benefits. Once your child has coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, they can get dental care. Find information about dental care in Washington here:

• Find Dental Providers
• Description of Dental Benefits

Access to healthcare is vital. Children need to be healthy to reach their full potential. To stay healthy, children need to have regular checkups, vision and dental care, and get medical attention if they get sick or injured.

ALL Kids is a low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage program for children under age 19.  Benefits include regular check-ups and immunizations, sick child doctor visits, prescriptions, vision and dental care, hospitalization, mental health and substance abuse services, and much more.

ALL Kids uses Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL) to provide medical, and mental health and substance abuse services through their preferred provider network (PPO).  Find a provider now.

What Do You Want To Do?

• Learn more about ALL Kids
• Find out what ALL Kids covers
• See if my child will qualify
• Apply for ALL Kids
• Print the income guidelines
• Print an application   
• Print an application en Español
• Renew my child's ALL Kids coverage
• Check the status of my application/renewal
• Find a doctor or dentist
• Use my ALL Kids benefits
• Pay my premium
• Change my address or other information
• Contact ALL Kids
• Contact my ALL Kids Regional Coordinator
• Order ALL Kids materials

ALL Kids is Alabama's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and is administered by the Alabama Department of Public Health.