US Medical Term · insurance
Separate CHIP
CHIP Separado
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Separate CHIP |
| Spanish (Español) | CHIP Separado |
| Chinese (中文) | 独立儿童健康保险计划 |
| Korean (한국어) | 별도 아동 건강보험 프로그램 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Chương trình Bảo hiểm Y tế Trẻ em Riêng biệt |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Separate CHIP |
| Portuguese (Português) | CHIP Separado |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โปรแกรม CHIP แยกต่างหาก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 独立型子供健康保険プログラム |
What it means
Separate CHIP refers to a state Children's Health Insurance Program that operates independently from Medicaid, with its own eligibility rules, benefit packages, and cost-sharing requirements. States may structure CHIP as a Medicaid expansion or as a separate standalone program. Children in a separate CHIP program may have different covered services, copayments, or premium requirements compared to children in Medicaid. Understanding which type of CHIP your child is enrolled in matters when comparing benefits, choosing a doctor, or applying for additional financial assistance programs.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
SEP-er-it chip
CHIP separado o CHIP independiente
Also called 'standalone CHIP' or 'state CHIP program'
También llamado 'CHIP independiente' o 'programa CHIP estatal'
Eligibility notice will specify whether your child has Medicaid or separate CHIP
'El aviso de elegibilidad indicará si su hijo tiene Medicaid o CHIP separado'
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Last reviewed: September 2026