Information for Families:
Break in Coverage

If the family returns the renewal application and verification documents but fails to pay the enrollment fee, CHIP suspends enrollment up to three months.

If the family pays the enrollment fee… Then…
Within three months

The case is reinstated and the child receives the remaining months of coverage

* The child does not receive health care coverage during the months CHIP is suspended.

After three months

The family must reapply for CHIP