Hi! Has anybody had to add their newborn or child in general to their insurance plan through Pennie? I have Highmark and “edited my application” on Pennie to add my child’s info and basically all I have heard back is that he may be eligible for CHIP. He’s on my insurance legally for his first 30 days of life, which is approaching, and I’m just getting nervous and don’t want him to be without coverage. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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userX97ee2ska11qa t1_j0x5x13 wrote on December 20, 2022 at 1:56 AM

CHIP is the answer.

Mangoflavoredpeach OP t1_j0x9smn wrote on December 20, 2022 at 2:25 AM

Can you elaborate!!! Thanks.

userX97ee2ska11qa t1_j0yegt8 wrote on December 20, 2022 at 9:33 AM

I mean just apply for chip for the kids. Easier and better coverage. Use pennie for the adults.

buddykat t1_j0y3vtg wrote on December 20, 2022 at 7:08 AM

Here is the page to apply for CHIP - https://www.dhs.pa.gov/CHIP/Eligibility-and-Benefits/Pages/Apply-For-CHIP.aspx

axeville t1_j10i1qo wrote on December 20, 2022 at 7:51 PM

Call the insurance company. The website and the insurance enrollment system is probably not connected as seamlessly as you would think. So a rep can easily add the newborn to the enrollment system and skip the website piece.

axeville t1_j10knib wrote on December 20, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Also if you qualify for Chip take it and get the state to cover it.