State CHIP | DHHS Children's Health Insurance Program

State CHIP will close enrollment on January 31, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the end of the month. Kids currently on State CHIP will stay covered even after the program closes enrollment.

The state of Utah offers CHIP benefits for non-citizen children called State CHIP. Children of working families may be eligible if they do not have other health insurance and cannot qualify for Medicaid or the traditional CHIP program due to citizenship status.

The goal of State CHIP is to reduce confusion and fear that may keep the children of immigrant families from accessing critical medical, dental, and mental health services. Receiving State CHIP benefits is not subject to public charge and will not affect immigration or citizenship status.

As of January 19, 2026, 1689 children have been enrolled in State CHIP since the program opened enrollment on May 1. With the available funding, we estimate the program will be able to cover up to 2,000 children.

State CHIP will close enrollment on January 31, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the end of the month. Kids currently enrolled will continue to be covered even when the program closes enrollment. Families are encouraged to apply for coverage even after enrollment closes, as they may be eligible for other programs like Emergency Medicaid.

Enrollment for State CHIP was previously open from January 1 - October 31, 2024. The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) processes all applications and determines eligibility. Available funding allows for approximately 2,000 children to be covered.

Choose one of these options to apply:

Apply online
Call 1-877-543-7669

Print an application: English / Spanish

Children who may be eligible have working parents and meet the following criteria:

Non-U.S. citizen who is not a lawfully permanent resident (LPR/Green Card holder)
Under the age of 19
Meet income guidelines (shown in the below table)
Not currently covered by health insurance
Not eligible for Medicaid or other CHIP benefits
Prior to the date of application, have been residing in Utah for at least 180 days

2025 Income Guidelines
Family Size	Maximum Gross Income Per Month	Maximum Gross Income Per Year
2 (single parent & one child)	$3,525	$42,300
3	$4,442	$53,300
4	$5,359	$64,300
5	$6,275	$75,300
6	$7,192	$86,300
7	$8,109	$97,300
8	$9,025	$108,300

Children who qualify will be enrolled in Utah’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and will receive comprehensive coverage that includes the following benefits:

Well-child exams
Immunizations
Doctor visits
Hospital and emergency care
Prescriptions
Hearing and eye exams
Mental health and substance use services
Dental care

Members will be required to pay the following costs out of their own pocket:

Co-pays, coinsurance, and deductibles for some services. Members will not have to pay a co-pay for preventive care like well-child exams or immunizations.