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Member FAQs

How do I change my address or phone number?
What should I do if I receive a bill from a Provider?
How do the premiums work for Child Health Plus?
How can I make a premium payment to Hudson Health Plan?
What should I do if I believe I have been treated unfairly by a Provider?
What happens if I get divorced, am I still covered?
How can I obtain a Provider Directory?
How do I disenroll from any Hudson Health Plan programs?
How do I pre-qualify for surgery?
How do co-payments work?
How do I know when I need to renew (re-certify) my coverage?
How do I find a specialist?
How do I qualify for transportation? (Westchester County residents only)
Do I need to contact Hudson Health Plan prior to going to the Emergency Room?
How can I contact my local department of social services (DSS) office?
Where can I find a current list of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers?
General FAQs

How do the premiums work for Child Health Plus?

Premiums are based on family size and income level.

Family Size*  2 3 4 5 6
2008 MAXIMUM ANNUAL GROSS INCOME TO QUALIFY**
Coverage is Free $22,400 $28,160 $33,920 $39,680 $45,440
$9.00 per child, per month
(Maximum $27.00 per family)
$31,080 $39,072  $47,064  $55,056  $63,048 
$15.00 per child, per month
(Maximum $45.00 per family)
$35,000 $44,000  $53,000  $62,000  $71,000 
$20.00 per child, per month
(Maximum $60.00 per family)
$42,000 $52,800 $63,600  $74,400  $85,200 
$30.00 per child, per month
(Maximum $90.00 per family)
$49,000 $61,600  $74,200  $86,800  $99,400 
$40.00 per child, per month
(Maximum $120.00 per family)
$56,000 $70,400  $84,800  $99,200  $113,600 
Full premium per child, per
month
($164.02 per child)
Over
$56,000
Over
$70,400
Over
$84,800
Over
$99,200
Over
$113,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Pregnant women count as two when determining family size.
**As of September 1, 2008. Maximum annual gross income amounts are subject to change.

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