Who can get coverage?
Children can get coverage if all of these items are true:
- The children are under 19 years of age, are U.S. citizens, and are residents of South Carolina.
- Each child has a Social Security card or the family agrees to apply for the cards.
- The family income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level.
- The family's countable resources (such as cash and money in bank accounts) total $30,000 or less.
- The children cannot be covered by any other health insurance. Also, they cannot have had health insurance in the last three months - unless that insurance was cancelled for a reason that was not the family's choice.
You and the federal poverty level
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The federal poverty level is based on your family income and the number of people in your family. Look at the chart. Find the number of people in your family, then look at the income levels for a family of your size. If your income is the same or less than the amount on the chart, your children may be eligible for coverage. |
Questions?
If you have questions about the chart and your family income, call a DHHS office. (See a list of DHHS Eligibility offices and phone numbers.)