CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) · Kentucky
CHIP in Kentucky: 2023 income limits
CHIP income limits in Kentucky
Check each table's effective dates and the applicant category. Income alone does not determine eligibility, and federal reference figures may differ from the rules your state applies.
| Household size | Calculated monthly threshold |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $2,833 |
| 2 people | $3,842 |
| 3 people | $4,850 |
| 4 people | $5,858 |
| 5 people | $6,866 |
| 6 people | $7,874 |
| 7 people | $8,883 |
| 8 people | $9,891 |
Calculated using 2026 poverty guidelines, rounded up to a whole dollar. Check the program's official table and income-counting rules. · Source: Medicaid.gov: Medicaid, CHIP & BHP eligibility levels
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Content updated Sep 25, 2026.
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Official evidence and source dates
| Source | What it supports | Source collection date | | --- | --- | --- | | Additional KY KCHIP Information | At a glance: what decides whether this can help; What help is available—and what an amount does not tell you; Federal, Kentucky and local responsibilities; Income, household and savings: use the right test; Work through a situation before applying; Special situations and possible barriers; How to apply in Kentucky; Prepare the records relevant to your case; Account access and case status in Kentucky; Your next action | 2026-09-21 | | Federal CHIP guidance | At a glance: what decides whether this can help; What help is available—and what an amount does not tell you; Income, household and savings: use the right test; Work through a situation before applying; Special situations and possible barriers; Prepare the records relevant to your case | 2026-09-18 | | Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) | At a glance: what decides whether this can help; What help is available—and what an amount does not tell you; Income, household and savings: use the right test; Work through a situation before applying; Special situations and possible barriers; Prepare the records relevant to your case | 2026-09-21 | | 42 CFR 457.340(d)(1), applying 42 CFR 435.912(c)(3) | How long does an application take? | Not recorded |
A source collection date records when material was obtained, not a new eligibility decision or a complete review of every rule. Current thresholds and application windows should be checked with the administering agency. OwedFinder is an independent guide.