CHIP Notice Purpose
The CHIP notice informs employees that they or their dependents may be eligible for premium assistance through Medicaid or CHIP. Premium assistance programs allow eligible individuals to use Medicaid or CHIP funds to pay for employer-sponsored coverage. The notice helps employees understand their options and access available assistance.
Model CHIP Notice
The DOL provides a model CHIP notice that is updated annually to reflect current state premium assistance programs. The model notice includes state-specific information for all 50 states. Plans should use the most current version of the model notice, which is available on the DOL website. The model notice must be customized with the plan's contact information.
Distribution Timing
Pro Tip
The CHIP notice must be provided before each plan year — typically during open enrollment. Include the CHIP notice in your open enrollment materials or distribute it as a standalone document. The notice can be distributed electronically to employees with work-related computer access. Add CHIP notice distribution to your annual open enrollment checklist.