What do customers need to do to be considered eligible for MA/CHIP through Pennie?

To be considered eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through Pennie, customers must meet specific income and family size guidelines. This criterion is critical because both MA and CHIP are designed to provide coverage for those who fall within certain income thresholds based on their household size.

Families with income at or below these guidelines can qualify for either MA or CHIP, which helps to ensure that those who are most in need of assistance receive health coverage. This income-based approach allows for a targeted system that aims to provide health insurance to low-income individuals and families, ensuring that healthcare access is equitable.

Other options like proof of citizenship, online application submission, and attending a health workshop may be relevant in certain contexts, but they do not serve as the primary basis for eligibility determination under the MA/CHIP programs through Pennie. These requirements may pertain to different aspects of the enrollment process or other programs, but the key deciding factors for MA/CHIP eligibility are indeed tied to the income and family size criteria.