If you or your child(ren) are eligible for Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and you are eligible for the university’s group health plan, your state may have a premium assistance program. Contact your state Medicaid or CHIP office directly to find out if premium assistance is available to you. For more information on states that offer the premium assistance program, as well as state-specific contact information, please see the attachment.
If you or your child(ren) are NOT enrolled currently in Medicaid or CHIP, and you think you or any of your child(ren) might be eligible for either of these programs, contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office or dial 1-877-KIDS NOW or www.insurekidsnow.gov to find out how to apply.
If you have questions or would like more information about American University’s group health plan, refer to the Faculty & Staff Benefits Manual or contact Human Resources at hrpayrollhelp@american.edu or (202) 885-3836.
