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Helpful Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
En Español: https://www.who.int/es/home
–Advice for Public from the WHO
–Q&A from the WHO
Videos from the WHO:
How it all started

COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems, Science and Engineering (CSSE)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
En Español: https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/
–FAQs from CDC
–What you need to know
–What to do if sick with COVID-19

Health and Human Services Commission

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Technical Guidance

FDA – Surgical Mask and Gown Conservation Strategies- Letter to Healthcare Providers

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3	≤ $2,434
4	≤ $2,938
5	≤ $3,441
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7	≤ $4,447
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chipmedicaid.org

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You are eligible to apply if you:

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Are pregnant (any age)

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Monthly / Yearly income range?

Family Size	Max Monthly Income
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2	≤ $2,918
3	≤ $3,679
4	≤ $4,439
5	≤ $5,200
6	≤ $5,960
7	≤ $6,721

For each additional person, add: $761
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Apply for STAR/Medicaid through one of the following options:

Call 1-877-543-7669 (1-877-KIDS-NOW)

Call 1-877-DCHP-KIDS for help.

chipmedicaid.org

Apply Now

You are eligible to apply if you:

Are an adult who lives more than half time with an uninsured child
Are 19 or younger and live on your own
Are pregnant (any age)

Paperwork you will need to complete the application:

Proof of income (check stub or other income data)
Proof of you and your child's Social Security Number
Proof of you and your child's residency status or immigration status

It appears you may not qualify for
CHIP

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