UPMC for Kids has expanded into seven additional Pennsylvania counties

UPMC for Kids, UPMC Health Plan’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) plan, has expanded into seven additional counties across Pennsylvania to include Bucks, Carbon, Columbia, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia. Effective Dec. 1, 2022, comprehensive high-quality health insurance coverage is available to even more children and teens throughout the state.

Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is available to all uninsured children and teens (up to age 19). Regardless of family income, every uninsured child and teen who is not eligible for Medical Assistance can have comprehensive health insurance.

Applying for CHIP is easy, and our dedicated UPMC for Kids team can help. A parent or legal guardian can apply for CHIP for their child(ren) by calling us at 1-800-978-8762 (TTY: 711) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. They can also apply online by visiting the state COMPASS website at compass.state.pa.us.

For more information on UPMC for Kids, contact your physician account executive or network manager, or call UPMC for Kids Provider Services at 1-800-650-8762 (option 2) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also find additional information about UPMC for Kids on Provider OnLine at upmchealthplan.com/providers or the UPMC for Kids website at upmchealthplan.com/coverage-for-kids.

Note: All in-network providers who render, order, refer, or prescribe items or services to CHIP members are required to have a valid PROMISe™ ID (also known as MMIS provider ID) from the state of Pennsylvania. A provider must register for a PROMISe ID at each service location where he or she provides services to CHIP enrollees. To apply for a PROMISe ID, enroll additional service locations, or check the status of your application, visit provider.enrollment.dpw.state.pa.us.