South Carolina CHIP Income Limits by Household Size 2026
How much can a family of 4 earn and still qualify?
Medicaid limit
$5,720/mo
208% FPL
Partners for Healthy Children limit
$5,720/mo
208% FPL
South Carolina covers children through Medicaid at income levels up to 208% FPL — there is no separate CHIP program. The application and coverage are the same.
| Household size | Medicaid limit (208% FPL) | Partners for Healthy Children limit (208% FPL) | Annual CHIP limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $2,766/mo | $2,766/mo | $33,192/yr |
| 2 people | $3,751/mo | $3,751/mo | $45,012/yr |
| 3 people | $4,735/mo | $4,735/mo | $56,820/yr |
| 4 people | $5,720/mo | $5,720/mo | $68,640/yr |
| 5 people | $6,705/mo | $6,705/mo | $80,460/yr |
| 6 people | $7,689/mo | $7,689/mo | $92,268/yr |
| 7 people | $8,674/mo | $8,674/mo | $104,088/yr |
| 8 people | $9,658/mo | $9,658/mo | $115,896/yr |
| Each additional person | +$985/mo | +$985/mo | +$11,814/yr |
Last updated: January 2026. Income limits based on 2026 HHS poverty guidelines for 48 contiguous states. MAGI-based income counting. Always verify with South Carolina's Medicaid agency.
Quick South Carolina CHIP Eligibility Check
How to Apply for Partners for Healthy Children in South Carolina
Option 1
Apply at Healthcare.gov
Healthcare.gov lets you apply for Medicaid and CHIP together in one application.
Option 2
Apply through South Carolina
Contact South Carolina's Medicaid agency directly or visit InsureKidsNow.gov for your state's application portal.
No open enrollment: You can apply for Partners for Healthy Children any time of year. Apply as soon as your child loses other coverage or your income changes.