CHIP From Conception to End of Pregnancy
Health Coverage for Pregnancy, Prenatal, and Postpartum Care
Health Coverage for Pregnancy, Prenatal, and Postpartum Care
The Children’s Health Insurance Program From Conception to End of Pregnancy (CHIP FCEP) is comprehensive health insurance for pregnant and recently pregnant people with low incomes regardless of immigration status. It covers healthcare while you are pregnant, including prenatal care and labor and delivery, and 60 days of postpartum care.
You can get CHIP From Conception to End of Pregnancy if your gross income is below 324% of the Federal Poverty Level. See the chart for monthly income limits through October 1, 2026. These numbers increase due to inflation every year on October 1.
Yes. CHIP From Conception to End of Pregnancy covers people regardless of immigration status, including people who are undocumented.
Yes. The law says the government has to help you in your language. Tell the agency you want help in your language.
You can apply through the Department of Human Services (DHS).
- Legal Aid recommends applying in-person at a DHS service center or online via the District Direct website or app.
- You can also apply by mail or fax, but Legal Aid does not recommend using those methods.
- For more information on how to apply, go to dhs.dc.gov/page/public-benefits.
- Proof of your identity
- Proof that you live in DC
- Proof of income
- You must say on the application that you are or recently were pregnant, but you do not need to submit proof of pregnancy like a doctor’s letter.
The Department of Human Services must process your application within 45 days and send you a notice. If you are approved, you will be enrolled in a Managed Care Organization and will be sent an insurance card.
If DHS does not process your application within 45 days or if DHS denies your application, you can file an appeal with the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) within 90 days of the notice of denial. You can contact Legal Aid DC for assistance with your appeal.
Please contact Legal Aid DC online or in person. For our online intake form and our walk-in hours please visit www.legalaiddc.org/help. You can also call the DC Resource Bridge at 202-933-HELP (4357), which connects people with legal service organizations around the District.
You can learn more about CHIP From Conception to End of Pregnancy here: dhcf.dc.gov/service/pregnant-individual.