Mississippi CHIP Income Limits by Household Size 2026
How much can a family of 4 earn and still qualify?
Medicaid limit
$3,658/mo
133% FPL
CHIP limit
$5,748/mo
209% FPL
Mississippi covers children through Medicaid at income levels up to 209% FPL — there is no separate CHIP program. The application and coverage are the same.
| Household size | Medicaid limit (133% FPL) | CHIP limit (209% FPL) | Annual CHIP limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $1,769/mo | $2,780/mo | $33,360/yr |
| 2 people | $2,398/mo | $3,769/mo | $45,228/yr |
| 3 people | $3,028/mo | $4,758/mo | $57,096/yr |
| 4 people | $3,658/mo | $5,748/mo | $68,976/yr |
| 5 people | $4,287/mo | $6,737/mo | $80,844/yr |
| 6 people | $4,917/mo | $7,726/mo | $92,712/yr |
| 7 people | $5,546/mo | $8,715/mo | $104,580/yr |
| 8 people | $6,176/mo | $9,705/mo | $116,460/yr |
| Each additional person | +$630/mo | +$989/mo | +$11,871/yr |
Last updated: January 2026. Income limits based on 2026 HHS poverty guidelines for 48 contiguous states. MAGI-based income counting. Always verify with Mississippi's Medicaid agency.
Quick Mississippi CHIP Eligibility Check
How to Apply for CHIP in Mississippi
Option 1
Apply at Healthcare.gov
Healthcare.gov lets you apply for Medicaid and CHIP together in one application.
Option 2
Apply through Mississippi
Contact Mississippi's Medicaid agency directly or visit InsureKidsNow.gov for your state's application portal.
No open enrollment: You can apply for CHIP any time of year. Apply as soon as your child loses other coverage or your income changes.